Employee Relations Consultant / ER Advisor
JOB_53931764796323Job type
PermanentLocation
ChathamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Employee RelationsIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£37500 to £43500
ER, Employee Relations, HR Advisor
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Employee Relations Consultant to provide expert HR support across a busy and complex organisation. This ER Advisor role focusses on supporting managers with employee relations matters, particularly absence management, while driving consistency, compliance, and best practice across the business.
You’ll play a key role in coaching leaders, managing ER casework, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of HR policies and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of employee relations matters including:
- Sickness absence
- Disciplinary and grievance cases
- Capability and performance issues
- Provide expert advice to managers, investigators, and hearing panels
- Coach and support managers to apply HR policies fairly and consistently
- Analyse absence data and produce actionable insights and improvement plans
- Support and deliver training on employee relations topics
- Lead or support formal investigations where required
- Contribute to HR policy development and continuous improvement
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience handling a wide range of employee relations casework
- Strong background in advising managers on complex HR issues
- Experience working with trade unions
- Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting formal hearings and investigations
- Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practice
- Knowledge of absence management processes
- Understanding of dispute resolution and conflict management
- Familiarity with HR systems and case management tools
Qualifications
- CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or equivalent
- Advanced HR qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 5) desirable
Working Style
This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility between home and office working.
Why Join?
- Opportunity to shape and improve HR practices
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
- Exposure to complex and varied casework
- Professional development opportunities
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Employee Relations Consultant / ER AdvisorJOB_539317647963232026-05-122026-08-11
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