Job type
PermanentLocation
Manchester City CentreWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Employee RelationsIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Up to £39,906
Employee Relations Advisor | Up to £39,900 DOE | 6 Month FTC | Manchester City Centre | Hybrid
Longstanding higher education institution currently seeking an ER Advisor, with a strong background in employee relations, to join their busy, collaborative team, on a 6-month fixed-term contract initially.
The Role
As part of the Employee Relations team, you’ll manage a varied and complex caseload, acting as a trusted advisor to managers across the organisation. You’ll be responsible for the full end-to-end lifecycle of ER cases, including:
- Disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, and compliance investigations.
- Coaching and supporting managers through hearings and appeals.
- Advising on trade union matters and statutory obligations.
- Preparing documentation for employment tribunals where necessary.
- Promoting a culture of fairness, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
You’ll work closely with HR Business Partners and recognised trade unions to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes that align with organisational policy and employment law.
What You’ll Need
- Proven experience managing complex ER casework in a unionised environment.
- Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR policy, and best practice.
- Confident working at pace and managing complex cases.
- Able to influence, coach, and challenge stakeholders.
- A proactive, customer-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience
Benefits
Pension: 19.4% employer contribution
Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown (24 Dec – 5 Jan)
Flexible Working: 3 days onsite, 2 remote – manage your own diary
Start Time: Flexible start/finish times.
Extras: Benefits platforms, student discounts plus others.
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