Employee Relations Consultant

Our CompanyChanging the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Opportunity From the moment you wake up in the morning until you go to bed at night consider the media you consume, the adverts you see, the apps you use, the websites you browse and almost all of the shopping you do online throughout the day. Chances are that every single one of those interactions, every single one of those experiences, was touched by an Adobe product. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Employee Relations Consultant to join our Employee Experience Team  based in Maidenhead, UK. Employee Relations Consultants are based across 8 countries and supporting 23 countries pan-EMEA. We deal with all employee and labour relations activity within EMEA and work closely with our global ER colleagues.  What You'll Do Assess and investigate grievances and policy violations and provide consultation on disciplinary action and involuntary terminations. Coach managers and employees on performance management. Advice HRBPs and the business on how to handle reorganisations, coaching and change managing through those changes. Collaborate with Employment legal department, CoEs and HRBPs and provide general consultation on employee relations and employment law topics. Participate in projects, regionally and internationally, as requested to scale as we grow and provide outstanding outcomes and experience for our internal customers. Coach managers on employees' individual and sensitive issues. Advise and support Managers on employee severance and Settlement Agreements Provide mediation and/or conflict resolution with Managers and/or employees. Support M&A projects Build successful relationships with UKI HRBPs’s and key business stakeholders The ideal candidate will have Great communication and coaching skills A track record of strong cross-functional collaboration and partnership Experience in all areas of Employee Relations in a fast paced and challenging environment Proven knowledge of HR concepts, local/regional employment laws, and statutory requirements. Ability to apply them while using Adobe’s values. Ability to deal with difficult and ambiguous situations as well as initiating solutions. Wider Employment law knowledge or background across other countries, particularly Ireland, would be helpful. Experience of working in a matrixed environment. What you need to succeed  A well-developed knowledge of UK employment law. A pragmatic and commercial approach. Experience in providing guidance in implementation of reorganisations, M&As, individual involuntary terminations, performance management and investigations.  Demonstrable influencing and partnership skills to work across organizations, groups and cultures Ability to navigate in circumstances, without direction, if need be, and to drive new challenges to optimal outcomes. Able to use data to draw insights, inform decisions and drive action. Highly effective communication skills, including effective listening, questioning skills, presentation, negotiation, and persuasion.  Demonstrable experience in conflict management. Ability to use own judgment to problem solve, make decisions and involve key individuals at the appropriate time. Outcome oriented Constant focus on continuous learning and development.  As our many awards will tell you, at Adobe you’ll be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog, https://blog.adobe.com/en/topics/adobe-life and explore the fantastic benefits we offer at Rewards.adobe.com.   Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented individuals, regardless of gender, race or colour, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful. This is what it means to be Adobe For All.  We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours.