Employment Relations Partner

Job description

The Employment Relations Partner is responsible for providing expert, hands-on employment relations support globally, ensuring the business manages employee matters consistently, fairly, and in compliance with local employment legislation. The role will act as the local subject matter expert for all employment law matters, advising the People Team and business leaders on employee relations matters, employment risk, and the appropriate approach to complex or sensitive cases. We require this person to already be an expert in Armenia employment law and be looking to expand their knowledge across multiple jurisdictions. A key requirement of the role is the ability to identify and clearly articulate the legal and employee-relations risks associated with proposed business decisions, particularly in relation to disciplinary action, performance management, grievances, restructuring, consultation and termination of employment. Alongside the Employment Relations remit, the role will act as the Office Administration representative in Armenia, supporting the effective operation of the Yerevan office and the employee experience locally. Key Responsibilities: Employment Relations & Case Management Own and manage all global employee relations cases from initial assessment through to resolution, including: Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) Disciplinary matters Gross misconduct investigations Grievances Appeals Employee consultations Restructuring and redundancy-related processes Terminations of employment Provide practical and commercially appropriate advice to People Partners and business leaders on complex employee relations matters. Assess proposed courses of action and clearly identify any employment law, procedural, financial or employee-relations risks to the business. Advise the business on appropriate approaches to ending employment, including legal requirements, process, documentation, potential exposure and recommended risk-mitigation measures. Ensure employee relations cases are handled consistently, appropriately documented and aligned with both local legislation and company policies. Partner with People Partners on the execution of complex or large-scale employee relations matters, including consultation or restructuring exercises where appropriate. Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations case records and documentation. Employment Law & Compliance Act as the People Team's subject matter expert on all global employment legislation. Maintain a strong and current understanding of the labour laws, employment regulations and employment-related compliance requirements for the jurisdictions we operate in. Proactively monitor legislative developments and identify changes that may impact the business and ensure these are communicated accordingly. Translate legislative changes into practical recommendations and coordinate necessary changes to policies, processes, documentation and employment practices. Support the review and maintenance of global People policies Provide guidance on local employment documentation, processes and statutory requirements for all jurisdictions we operate in. Data Protection / DSAR Develop a strong understanding of local requirements relating to employee data protection and Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs). Act as the People Team lead for employee-related DSARs where this legislation is applicable. Coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure requests are managed appropriately and within required timelines. Ensure People documentation and employee information are handled in accordance with applicable data protection requirements. Employee Experience & People Partnering Provide a welcome message and local People touchpoint for new joiners on their first day. Conduct structured two-month check-ins with new employees to understand their recruitment and onboarding experience and gathering any feedback. Following up with People Partners where necessary.. Conduct exit interviews with departing employees. Analyse two-month check-in and exit interview data to identify recurring themes, risks and opportunities for improvement. Recommend actions and solutions based on employee feedback and emerging trends. Support eNPS analysis by combining survey results with employee relations, onboarding, exit and other available People data to provide a broader narrative around employee sentiment and experience. Armenia Office Administration & Workplace Operations Act as the Office Administration representative for the Armenia office, ensuring the workplace operates effectively and provides a positive employee experience. Serve as the primary point of contact for the landlord and relevant office service providers. Act as the local point of contact for office administration communications. Ensure office facilities are maintained to a high standard and remain safe, functional and fully operational. Manage relationships with office vendors, contractors and service providers. Coordinate courier and postal services, including incoming and outgoing deliveries. Maintain appropriate office supplies and stock levels where required. Manage office-related purchase orders, invoices, expenses and supporting documentation. Maintain accurate office records, contracts, documentation and service agreements. Support employee onboarding and offboarding from an office administration perspective, including coordination of IT equipment and laptop setup where required. Coordinate local employee events, team gatherings and office celebrations, including venues, suppliers, logistics and on-the-ground execution. Ensure the workplace complies with applicable Armenian occupational health and safety requirements and coordinate any necessary actions arising from regulatory changes. Essential Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business Administration or a related discipline. Significant hands-on experience managing employee relations and employment law matters in Armenia. Expert-level knowledge of Armenian employment legislation and labour law is essential. Demonstrable experience independently managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary matters, gross misconduct, grievances, performance management and termination processes. Strong experience advising businesses on the legal and practical risks associated with employment decisions, particularly termination of employment. Ability to interpret Armenian employment legislation and translate legal requirements into practical, commercially appropriate advice. Have a commercial mindset. Ability to weigh up legal/regulatory/compliance risks with business needs, providing advice accordingly and be clearer about any risks. Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations and producing clear, comprehensive case documentation. Experience advising managers and senior stakeholders on sensitive employee matters. Strong understanding of confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive employee information. Fluent or professional proficiency in English. Desirable Experience operating within an international or multi-jurisdictional organisation. Exposure to employment legislation outside Armenia. Experience supporting office administration, workplace operations, vendors or facilities. Knowledge of employee data protection and DSAR requirements. Experience working with employee engagement, eNPS, onboarding and exit data. Key Capabilities Strong employment-law judgement and ability to assess risk. Confident advising and challenging senior stakeholders where proposed actions may create unnecessary legal or employee-relations exposure. Highly structured approach to employee relations case management and documentation. Strong investigative and problem-solving skills. Comfortable managing difficult, sensitive and confidential situations. Proactive and able to operate independently as the local People representative. Strong ownership and accountability. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Service-oriented with a strong focus on employee experience. Able to move comfortably between complex People matters and hands-on local office requirements. Flexible and adaptable within a fast-paced, international environment. Exinity is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The hiring employer is Altaris Services Limited registered in Armenia In the fast-growing economies of the world, there's a new generation of ambitious younger people eager to gain financial independence and we’re here to make this potential a reality by empowering them with the Freedom to Succeed. We empower them with guidance, tools, and easy market access so they can trade and invest with confidence. We aim to make our clients their own wealth manager: empowered to create investment strategies and make investment decisions effortlessly, in their own time, on their own terms, in their own way. Founded in 1998 to offer online trading for retail clients, the Exinity Group is now over 25 years old and has provided leveraged trading to over 2 million customers through our global power brands, including FXTM and Nemo, giving them access to equity, commodity and FX markets across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Exinity is an energetic and diverse company with central offices in the UAE, Cyprus and the UK, plus a number of smaller hubs globally. We’re always looking for talented individuals to join us. ‘Freedom to Succeed’ is not just a promise we make to our clients and partners, but to our people too. We’ll help you develop a range of skills, take on early responsibility, and enjoy a rewarding and fulfilling career with a fast-growing, dynamic company.