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There’s no better organisation to speak to when looking for your next HR employee relations job. We have 20 years’ experience in matching people with career enhancing roles in the human resources industry. Every year, we match approximately 1,800 candidates into rewarding HR jobs, with our expansive employee networks and unrivalled market intelligence granting you more freedom and choice over your HR career. 

Whatever your professional aspirations in employee relations, or your desired level of seniority, we’ll give you access to the widest range of jobs. From employee relations advisors to directors of employee relations, we have your next opportunity lined up. 

Being so much more than just a recruiter, but your lifelong career partner, we’re here to support you at every stage of your employee relations journey, sharing exclusive market insights and upskilling opportunities that support your professional ambitions. 

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We work with over 1,500 top human resources employers nationwide, meaning you can progress your professional development with an exciting range of employee relations jobs. 

Some of our featured employers include: 

Private sector: CBRE | Jet 2 | Infosys | INEOS | Kettle Foods | Mckesson | Allianz | Principality Building Society | Howden | Sunseeker. 

Public sector: Guide Dogs | East of England Ambulance Service | Bristol University | Forestry Commission | Birmingham City Council. 

We place approximately 1,800 candidates into rewarding HR jobs every year

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Employee and internal relations jobs FAQs

The average salary for an employee relations advisor depends on your experience and location. Our Salary Guide shows salaries for employee relations advisors can range between £30,000 and £100,000. 

The key skills needed to work in employee relations include great communication and interpersonal skills, due to the focus on building positive relationships with employees, as well as communicating organisational changes to the wider business. Other important skills include conflict resolution, empathy and leadership. 

When hiring for employee relation roles, employers will often look for an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. This could include human resources, business management, psychology, sociology or law. Relevant practical experience in workforce management is also looked upon favourably by employers.  

Organisations can organise relevant training and qualifications for you when you are in the role, such as short courses, or modules within Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualifications.