Ocado Group

Technology

EmployeeRelationsAdvisor

€55–85k ~AI est. Sofia, Bulgaria Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Employee Relations Advisor at Ocado Group. Skills: Employee relations, Global advisory, Case management, Stakeholder management. Manage high-volume caseload of employee relations matters end-to-end. Provide expert advice across full range of ER”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure culture and standards thrive globally; Deliver services in line with defined SLAs, KPIs and quality standards; Ensure consistent employee and manager experience

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Sound judgement; Discretion

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Significant experience managing end-to-end employee relations cases independently, Experience working across multiple countries or within a global / matrix organisation, Understanding of employment legislation and ability to apply this across jurisdictions, Experience operating in a high-volume, SLA-driven or shared services environment, Ability to balance standardised processes with sound judgement and discretion, Stakeholder management skills across different cultures and seniority levels, Fluent in English (written and verbal), Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, Communication and influencing capability, Experience with HR systems (e.g. Workday) and case management tools, Ability to analyse data and identify trends and insights

What You'll Do.

Manage high-volume caseload of employee relations matters end-to-end

Provide expert advice across full range of ER

Ensure advice aligns with local employment legislation

Apply consistent decision-making within standardised framework

Exercise judgement for local nuance

assess and mitigate risk

high-risk or sensitive cases

auditable case records

consistent and pragmatic advice to managers

Partner closely with in-country People Partners

Build credibility as a trusted global advisor

Support managers in navigating ER processes

Deliver services in line with defined SLAs

Prioritise and manage workload

Ensure consistent employee and manager experience

Adhere to global processes and frameworks

Identify opportunities to improve processes

Support development and maintenance of standard operating procedures

Drive alignment across global advisory team

Use case data to identify trends

Provide insights to People Partners and leadership

Support reporting requirements

Contribute to data-driven decision making

Ensure compliance with audit

governance and risk frameworks

Coach and guide managers on best practice ER

Promote early resolution and informal approaches

Deliver training sessions

Support development of manager self-service capability

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with People Partners; Global advisory team alignment; Cross-functional collaboration

Communication Scope

Influencing capability

Full Job Description

About Us Ocado Group is a global technology leader reinventing retail through AI and Robotic Engineering. While our technology powers the world’s most advanced fulfilment centres, our people drive our international growth. We are now launching a new Global Shared Service Centre in Sofia. This hub is the strategic heart of our international finance and people operations, and we are looking for Employee Relations Advisors to join our growing team. The Opportunity As a Global Employee Relations Advisor, you won’t just manage cases—you’ll master them. Navigating a diverse, international landscape, you will own the end-to-end employee relations journey across multiple regions. You’ll serve as the bridge between global strategy and local impact, providing high-stakes, commercially-minded advice that balances legal rigor with cultural intelligence. In this pivotal role, you are the face of our centralised expertise, replacing traditional in-country models with a seamless, world-class employee relations service. You’ll work hand-in-hand with People Partners to solve complex challenges, ensuring our culture and standards thrive in every corner of the globe. Requirements End-to-End Employee Relations Case Management Manage a high-volume caseload of employee relations matters end-to-end across multiple countries and regions Provide expert advice across a full range of ER issues including performance, absence, disciplinary, grievance, restructuring and dismissal Ensure all advice aligns with local employment legislation, global policies and internal frameworks Apply consistent decision-making within a standardised framework, while exercising judgement for local nuance Identify, assess and mitigate risk, escalating complex, high-risk or sensitive cases where appropriate Maintain accurate, auditable case records within HR systems and case management tools Global Advisory & Stakeholder Support Provide timely, consistent and pragmatic advice to managers across multiple geographies

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