ER Advisor

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As an Employee Relations Specialist, you’ll take ownership of ER and absence management across multiple UK business units. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll guide managers through complex cases, ensuring consistency, compliance, and best practice at every stage. This is a hands-on role where you’ll partner with HR colleagues, senior leaders, and external legal advisors to deliver solutions that support both the business and its people.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as the go-to expert for ER matters, including disciplinary, grievance, investigations, and performance issues.
• Coach and support managers to build confidence in handling ER challenges effectively.
• Collaborate with legal representatives on complex cases and tribunal claims when required.
• Drive initiatives to reduce absence levels and improve overall employee engagement.
• Review and refine ER policies and processes to keep them current and effective.
• Analyse ER data to identify trends and recommend proactive solutions.
• Work on projects and change programmes, including restructures and contractual changes.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing high-volume ER cases, including complex disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification preferred.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in using HR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.
• Hybrid working model (office/home) with flexibility to support business needs.
• Access to wellbeing resources and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and expertise will make a difference.