Job type
ContractLocation
BrightonWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Hr GeneralistIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£37000 to £40000
HR advisor, Employee Relations, HR officer, HRBP, ER Advisor, ER Consultant
Your new company
This HR / ER advisor role is a fixed term contract up until March 2027. You’ll be joining a large, complex organisation with a strong focus on people, culture, and operational excellence. The business is fast‑paced and outcome‑driven, offering a supportive Human Resources function that partners closely with leaders to manage risk, improve engagement, and deliver pragmatic people solutions.
Your new role
- As an Employment Relations specialist, you will provide expert, end‑to‑end ER advice to managers across the business.
- You’ll manage a high volume of complex and fast‑moving ER cases (15+ at any one time), including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, and employee conduct matters.
- You will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring cases are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with employment law and internal policy.
- You’ll contribute to improving ER processes, coaching managers to build capability and confidence, and supporting organisational change where required.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in an HR or Employment Relations role within a fast‑paced environment
- Demonstrable experience managing a high‑volume ER caseload (15+ concurrent cases)
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and best practice
- Confidence advising and influencing managers at all levels
- Excellent case management, prioritisation, and stakeholder management skills
- A pragmatic, commercially minded approach with strong attention to detail
- CIPD qualification (or working towards) would be desirable.
What you'll get in return
- A challenging and varied role with real impact on the organisation
- Exposure to complex and meaningful ER work within a professional HR function
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Remote working options (where applicable)
- Ongoing development opportunities and support from experienced HR leaders
What you need to do now
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