Your new company

Your new role

• Act as the first point of contact for complex employee relations cases, providing clear, practical and legally sound advice
• Manage end‑to‑end ER casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability matters
• Lead and support investigations and hearings, ensuring fair processes and robust documentation
• Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in handling ER issues
• Review and contribute to the development and updating of ER policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance and best practice
• Provide proactive ER consultancy to departments, helping to prevent issues through early intervention
• Design and deliver ER‑focused training for managers and HR colleagues
• Maintain accurate ER case logs and contribute to data analysis and reporting, identifying trends and insights
• Support wellbeing initiatives, advising on matters relating to stress, mental health and workplace adjustments
• Contribute ER expertise to change management activity, including consultations and risk assessments
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including trade unions or staff representatives where applicable

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in an Employee Relations or HR advisory role, managing complex ER casework
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice
• Experience conducting investigations and supporting formal hearings
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to advise and challenge managers appropriately
• A pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach with strong attention to detail
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience of supporting organisational change and consultation processes (desirable)
• CIPD qualification or working towards (desirable)

What you'll get in return

• A 12‑month fixed term contract with a supportive and professional HR team
• Hybrid working (2 days in office per week)
• Full Time hours (35 hours per week)
• The opportunity to work on a broad, varied ER portfolio and make a real impact
• Competitive salary and benefits package

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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