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**Job Function:**



Human Resources



**Job Sub** **Function:**



Employee & Labor Relations



**Job Category:**



Professional



**All Job Posting Locations:**



High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom



**Job Description:**



**Employee & Labor Relations Investigations Manager UK & South Africa**



**Location: High Wycombe - Maidenhead, UK**



**Full-time, Permanent role, Hybrid work arrangement**



Are you an experienced professional in Employee Relations and Investigations? We are excited to invite you to be a key player in enhancing workplace culture in the EMEA region! As our **Employee & Labor Relations Investigations Manager UK & South Africa** , you will lead the charge in crafting a respectful and compliant working environment.



Reporting directly to the Employee Relations Investigations and Excellence Leader, you'll have a significant influence on employee relations strategy, ensuring fair treatment and resolutions across the organization. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in leading ER investigations, guiding key stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to employment laws.



**What Youu2019ll Do**



**Employee Relations Investigations:**


Conduct comprehensive investigations into critical issues such as harassment and discrimination, leading to timely and justified outcomes.
Create detailed, impactful investigation reports that uphold our standards of accountability and transparency.
Collaborate with stakeholders to implement disciplinary actions in alignment with investigation results.
Juggle multiple investigations and cases, maintaining professionalism and sensitivity across the board.



**Case Management:**


Manage a diverse portfolio of ER cases, from straightforward queries to intricate, sensitive challenges.
Offer expert guidance and support to both employees and management on complex ER matters.



**Stakeholder Management:**


Cultivate strong relationships with HR partners, legal teams, and other key figures across the organization.
Serve as a trusted advisor, providing actionable recommendations to enhance workplace relations.
Work closely with ERLR teams on cross-country investigations to bolster compliance with local regulations.



**Compliance and Continuous Improvement:**


Stay abreast of local employment laws and ensure alignment in all investigative and employee relations practices.
Champion a culture of excellence in ER investigations, implementing best practices and innovative processes.



**Additional Contributions:**


Counsel HR and leadership on nuanced employee relations challenges, helping to interpret complex regulations and procedures.
Drive resolutions for employee grievances and facilitate communications between impacted parties.
Document and share insights from investigations to foster a knowledge-sharing environment.



**What Weu2019re Looking For**



We would love to hear from you if you possess:


A Bacheloru2019s degree in law, human resources, or a related field (advanced degrees or certifications in Employee Relations are a plus).
A minimum of 7 years of solid experience in employee relations or HR, specifically in investigations, in the UK (South Africa is nice to have).
Proven expertise in managing investigations in a corporate setting and navigating sensitive matters with diplomacy.



**Key Skills:**


Deep understanding of local employment laws and regulations for the UK (South Africa is nice to have) to inform sound decision-making.
Exceptional investigative skills with a strong commitment to fairness and integrity.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple cases simultaneously with finesse.
Proficiency in English, written and spoken.

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Human Resources
**Job Sub** **Function:**
Employee & Labor Relations
**Job Category:**
Professional
**All Job Posting Locations:**
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
**Job Description:**
**Employee & Labor Relations Investigations Manager UK & South Africa**
**Location: High Wycombe - Maidenhead, UK**
**Full-time, Permanent role, Hybrid work arrangement**
Are you an experienced professional in Employee Relations and Investigations? We are excited to invite you to be a key player in enhancing workplace culture in the EMEA region! As our **Employee & Labor Relations Investigations Manager UK & South Africa** , you will lead the charge in crafting a respectful and compliant working environment.
Reporting directly to the Employee Relations Investigations and Excellence Leader, you'll have a significant influence on employee relations strategy, ensuring fair treatment and resolutions across the organization. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in leading ER investigations, guiding key stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to employment laws.
**What You'll Do**
**Employee Relations Investigations:**
+ Conduct comprehensive investigations into critical issues such as harassment and discrimination, leading to timely and justified outcomes.
+ Create detailed, impactful investigation reports that uphold our standards of accountability and transparency.
+ Collaborate with stakeholders to implement disciplinary actions in alignment with investigation results.
+ Juggle multiple investigations and cases, maintaining professionalism and sensitivity across the board.
**Case Management:**
+ Manage a diverse portfolio of ER cases, from straightforward queries to intricate, sensitive challenges.
+ Offer expert guidance and support to both employees and management on complex ER matters.
**Stakeholder Management:**
+ Cultivate strong relationships with HR partners, legal teams, and other key figures across the organization.
+ Serve as a trusted advisor, providing actionable recommendations to enhance workplace relations.
+ Work closely with ERLR teams on cross-country investigations to bolster compliance with local regulations.
**Compliance and Continuous Improvement:**
+ Stay abreast of local employment laws and ensure alignment in all investigative and employee relations practices.
+ Champion a culture of excellence in ER investigations, implementing best practices and innovative processes.
**Additional Contributions:**
+ Counsel HR and leadership on nuanced employee relations challenges, helping to interpret complex regulations and procedures.
+ Drive resolutions for employee grievances and facilitate communications between impacted parties.
+ Document and share insights from investigations to foster a knowledge-sharing environment.
**What We're Looking For**
We would love to hear from you if you possess:
+ A Bachelor's degree in law, human resources, or a related field (advanced degrees or certifications in Employee Relations are a plus).
+ A minimum of 7 years of solid experience in employee relations or HR, specifically in investigations, in the UK (South Africa is nice to have).
+ Proven expertise in managing investigations in a corporate setting and navigating sensitive matters with diplomacy.
**Key Skills:**
+ Deep understanding of local employment laws and regulations for the UK (South Africa is nice to have) to inform sound decision-making.
+ Exceptional investigative skills with a strong commitment to fairness and integrity.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with excellent written and oral communication skills.
+ Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple cases simultaneously with finesse.
+ Proficiency in English, written and spoken.

***Language skills are essential for this role. Fluency in English combined with either German and/or French is required. Proficiency in Turkish is considered a strong advantage.**
**Imagine yourself.**
+ Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
+ Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
+ Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth.
At Veralto, our unifying purpose of Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources is more than words: it's a proven path towards positive change, improvement for our planet, and development for yourself.
Whether we're ensuring the continued availability of clean drinking water, protecting our waterways, or enhancing the traceability, color accuracy, and packaging of everyday essentials, the work we do every day contributes to a safer world and a more sustainable future.
When you join Veralto's vibrant global network of 13 operating companies and 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you'll have boundless opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career.
**What we offer :**
+ A flexible, Hybrid / remote-friendly work environment.
+ Total rewards that support your success at work and beyond, including comprehensive health benefits
+ Bonus/incentive pay.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Labor and Employee Relations, the **Labor & Employee Relations (LER) Business Partner (EMEA)** is responsible for conducting highly complex and sensitive investigations, identifying themes and trends and offer effective recommendations to resolve challenging employee relations matters. The incumbent must have a strong background in Labor and Employee Relations and be able to work independently with guidance only in a range of complex situations.
This is a pivotal role in maintaining a positive employee and labor relations environment for all of our associates. In addition, the LER Business Partner will provide training, coaching and counselling to HR Business Partners and serve as a strategic thought partner to assigned business units.
The role is remote, hybrid or on-site, pending the candidate's location and/or desired working arrangement.
**In this role, a typical day will look like:**
+ Lead highly complex and sensitive investigations into employee relations matters, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and policy violations
+ Identify innovative solutions to business challenges by gathering and analyzing evidence, interview witnesses, and preparing detailed investigation reports and report outs
+ Provide guidance and support to management on labor relations issues, including union organizing campaigns, contract negotiations, and grievance resolution
+ Collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to understand the unique challenges and opportunities within assigned business units
+ Consult as a LER specialist on potential restructure business cases and proposals to terminate roles in EMEA
**The essential requirements of the job include:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
+ Significant experience in labor and employee relations roles, with a demonstrated track record of conducting complex investigations and delivering training programs.
+ Thorough understanding of local employment laws and regulations, as well as experience working with labor unions and collective bargaining agreements.
+ Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
+ Professional certifications such as CPID, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP are a plus.
With annual sales of $5 billion, Veralto is a global leader in essential technology solutions with a proven track record of solving some of the most complex challenges we face as a society. Our industry-leading companies with globally recognized brands are building on a long-established legacy of innovation and customer trust to create a safer, cleaner, more vibrant future.
Veralto's Water Quality companies-Aquatic Informatics, ChemTreat, Hach, McCrometer, OTT HydroMet, Sea-Bird Scientific, Trojan Technologies, and XOS-manage, treat, purify, and protect the global water supply, from municipal and wastewater treatment facilities to lakes, rivers, watersheds, and oceans. And our Product Quality & Innovation companies-Esko, Linx, Pantone, Videojet, and X-Rite-protect the world's food, medicine, and essentials by tracking and authenticating the billions of goods that travel the global supply chain every day. Veralto is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with 300+ locations worldwide.
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At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies ( , in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.
Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

Our client is seeking a proactive and media-savvy Public Relations Specialist to join their remote-first communications team. This role is critical in shaping and managing the company's public image and enhancing its media presence across various platforms. You will be responsible for developing compelling press materials, building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists and media influencers, and executing strategic media outreach campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of current media landscapes, exceptional writing and storytelling abilities, and a proven ability to secure positive media coverage. You will also play a key role in crisis communication planning and execution, ensuring the company's reputation is protected. This fully remote position requires a highly organized and self-motivated individual who can thrive in an autonomous work environment. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including marketing, executive leadership, and product teams, to ensure consistent messaging and effective communication strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic media relations plans to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Craft compelling press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Proactively pitch stories and build strong, lasting relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, identifying opportunities and potential risks.
• Manage media inquiries and serve as a point of contact for journalists.
• Assist in the development and implementation of crisis communication strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent brand messaging across all communications.
• Organize and coordinate press conferences, media events, and interviews.
• Track and report on media coverage and PR campaign effectiveness.
• Contribute to the overall marketing and communications strategy with a focus on earned media.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to secure media coverage in top-tier publications.
• Strong understanding of media relations, press outreach, and current PR trends.
• Experience in crisis communication management is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with journalists and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using media monitoring and PR distribution tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote setting.
• Creative thinker with a strong news judgment and storytelling ability.

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report . Objective: This position is responsible for delivering core HR operations across the region, with a primary focus on ER (employee relations) investigations and HR administration. Job Responsibilities: • Provide guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters in line with company policies and local employment laws. • Manage the resolution of workplace conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary matters. • Facilitate ER training for managers, supervisors, and employee-levels • Support and deliver redundancy and restructuring processes in line with UK employment law and company policy as initiated by Project HR and Project Management • Perform other duties as required by the HR Manager Policy & Compliance • Oversee leave management including annual leave, sick leave, parental leave, and other statutory entitlements. • Advise managers and employees on leave policies and processes. • Provide guidance to employees and managers on eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work processes for family-related leaves • Support the review and update of HR policies and procedures in alignment with legislative changes and best practices. • Deliver advice, guidance and coaching of country level work visa requirements, work visa options, compliance and related HR/payroll work processes whilst ensuring compliance is maintained within the region • Provide support to project HR staff, as required, ensuring consistency and compliance of regional HR activities including onboarding, managing assignments, redeployment, and separations Basic Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in human resources with proven experience in the UK • CIPD certification or equivalent • Significant work experience handling employee investigations • Solid understanding of employment laws and HR best practices. • High attention to detail, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report . Objective: This position is responsible for delivering core HR operations across the region, with a primary focus on ER (employee relations) investigations and HR administration. Job Responsibilities: • Provide guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters in line with company policies and local employment laws. • Manage the resolution of workplace conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary matters. • Facilitate ER training for managers, supervisors, and employee-levels • Support and deliver redundancy and restructuring processes in line with UK employment law and company policy as initiated by Project HR and Project Management • Perform other duties as required by the HR Manager Policy & Compliance • Oversee leave management including annual leave, sick leave, parental leave, and other statutory entitlements. • Advise managers and employees on leave policies and processes. • Provide guidance to employees and managers on eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work processes for family-related leaves • Support the review and update of HR policies and procedures in alignment with legislative changes and best practices. • Deliver advice, guidance and coaching of country level work visa requirements, work visa options, compliance and related HR/payroll work processes whilst ensuring compliance is maintained within the region • Provide support to project HR staff, as required, ensuring consistency and compliance of regional HR activities including onboarding, managing assignments, redeployment, and separations Basic Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in human resources with proven experience in the UK • CIPD certification or equivalent • Significant work experience handling employee investigations • Solid understanding of employment laws and HR best practices. • High attention to detail, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Objective:

This position is responsible for delivering core HR operations across the region, with a primary focus on ER (employee relations) investigations and HR administration.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters in line with company policies and local employment laws.

• Manage the resolution of workplace conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary matters.

• Facilitate ER training for managers, supervisors, and employee-levels

• Support and deliver redundancy and restructuring processes in line with UK employment law and company policy as initiated by Project HR and Project Management

• Perform other duties as required by the HR Manager Policy & Compliance

• Oversee leave management including annual leave, sick leave, parental leave, and other statutory entitlements.

• Advise managers and employees on leave policies and processes.

• Provide guidance to employees and managers on eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work processes for family-related leaves

• Support the review and update of HR policies and procedures in alignment with legislative changes and best practices.

• Deliver advice, guidance and coaching of country level work visa requirements, work visa options, compliance and related HR/payroll work processes whilst ensuring compliance is maintained within the region

• Provide support to project HR staff, as required, ensuring consistency and compliance of regional HR activities including onboarding, managing assignments, redeployment, and separations

Basic Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources with proven experience in the UK

• CIPD certification or equivalent

• Significant work experience handling employee investigations

• Solid understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.

• High attention to detail, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Objective:

This position is responsible for delivering core HR operations across the region, with a primary focus on ER (employee relations) investigations and HR administration.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters in line with company policies and local employment laws.

• Manage the resolution of workplace conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary matters.

• Facilitate ER training for managers, supervisors, and employee-levels

• Support and deliver redundancy and restructuring processes in line with UK employment law and company policy as initiated by Project HR and Project Management

• Perform other duties as required by the HR Manager Policy & Compliance

• Oversee leave management including annual leave, sick leave, parental leave, and other statutory entitlements.

• Advise managers and employees on leave policies and processes.

• Provide guidance to employees and managers on eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work processes for family-related leaves

• Support the review and update of HR policies and procedures in alignment with legislative changes and best practices.

• Deliver advice, guidance and coaching of country level work visa requirements, work visa options, compliance and related HR/payroll work processes whilst ensuring compliance is maintained within the region

• Provide support to project HR staff, as required, ensuring consistency and compliance of regional HR activities including onboarding, managing assignments, redeployment, and separations

Basic Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources with proven experience in the UK

• CIPD certification or equivalent

• Significant work experience handling employee investigations

• Solid understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.

• High attention to detail, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.

Our client, a dynamic media and communications agency based in **Glasgow, Scotland, UK**, is searching for an experienced Public Relations Manager to lead their media relations efforts. This hybrid role offers a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing you to manage your workload effectively. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic PR campaigns, cultivating strong relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers across various media platforms. You will craft compelling press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials, manage media inquiries, and coordinate press conferences and media events. A key aspect of this role involves monitoring media coverage, analyzing campaign performance, and providing regular reports to senior management and clients.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the media landscape, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a proven track record of successful media placements. You should be adept at identifying new opportunities for media engagement and be comfortable working under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Experience in crisis communication and reputation management is highly desirable. This position requires a strategic thinker with a creative flair, who can translate complex information into engaging narratives. You will work closely with the marketing and content teams to ensure a cohesive brand message across all communications. This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable agency, contribute to high-profile campaigns, and make a significant impact on our client's brand visibility. The role demands exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with a diverse range of stakeholders. Be prepared to pitch stories, secure interviews, and manage media relationships that drive positive brand perception and achieve client objectives. This role is integral to maintaining and enhancing our client's public image and market presence, requiring a proactive and results-driven approach.