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A well-established and growing organisation based in the Maidstone area is seeking immediate Employee Relations support within its HR function. This opportunity is for a 3–6 month temporary assignment (so applicants must be available for short-term work and able to start promptly). The position will suit an experienced ER Business Partner / Employee Relations Consultant / ER Specialist / HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor with a strong ER emphasis.
This is a hands-on opportunity for an Employee Relations Partner where you will be instrumental in managing a busy and complex caseload. You will operate as a trusted ER Business Partner / ER Consultant / ER Specialist providing expert advice and guidance across a range of employee relations matters, based in Maidstone but with the ability to travel to sites across the Southern Home Counties (hybrid).You will operate as a senior HR / ER Advisor / ER Business Partner / ER Consultant level, working closely with stakeholders to drive best practice and effective employee relations outcomes, focused on delivering high-quality ER support and minimising risk across the business.

• Manage and lead on complex, high-risk employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance matters
• Conduct thorough investigations into ER issues with a focus on risk mitigation
• Provide expert, pragmatic ER advice to operational leaders and stakeholders
• Coach managers and HR colleagues on best practice ER handling and case management
• Develop and implement structured approaches to ER case management and documentation processes
• Analyse ER trends and provide management information to support decision-making
• Support wider HR initiatives, including organisational change and people-related projects
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including Trade Union representatives, to promote positive employee relations
• Ensure full compliance with employment legislation and internal policies

• Proven experience managing complex and high-risk Employee Relations casework end-to-end
• Strong track record as an ER Business Partner / ER Consultant / ER Specialist / HRBP with ER emphasis
• Experience working with Trade Unions and within unionised environments is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
• Strong stakeholder management, coaching and influencing skills
• Ability to analyse ER data and identify trends to inform business decisions
• A commercial, risk-aware approach with strong judgement

Hybrid working 2 days WFH and 3 days on/out at site