Employee Relations Partner at Culina Group · Warrington

companyDescription Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! jobDescription The ER Partner is responsible for managing a team of ER Specialists and ensuring the delivery of high-quality employee relations support across the business. This role combines operational ER case management with leadership responsibilities, including coaching, capability building, building an inclusive culture and strategic risk management. Key responsibilities of an ER Partner: Lead and develop ER Specialists, providing coaching and feedback to build capability. Oversee complex ER cases, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policy. Monitor ER trends and proactively implement strategies to mitigate risk. Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Legal, and senior stakeholders to influence ER decisions. Drive cultural change initiatives and support organisational projects related to ER. Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of ER metrics for leadership review. Represent ER in union consultations and negotiations where required. Role model company values and maintain team morale during periods of change. Influence development of ER policy & tools Support the capability upskill of operational manager skills in ER. qualifications Strong leadership and people management skills. Expert knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practices. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage change. Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent preferred. Experience managing ER teams and complex cases in a multi-site environment. Experience in tribunal management & bundle build Confidence in complex TUPE processes additionalInformation As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays. Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer Life Assurance -  4x your annual salary Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings! If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!