Employee Relations Advisor

We’re looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist / Advisor / Manager to join a growing ER function in a fast‑paced, professional environment. Supporting a large workforce, you’ll provide expert, pragmatic ER advice and partner closely with HR and senior stakeholders on complex people matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial ER advice on disciplinary, grievance, discrimination, restructuring, capability, contractual matters and settlement agreements
• Lead and manage formal investigations, ensuring fair process and legal compliance
• Assess risk and make clear, practical recommendations on individual cases
• Support organisational change activity, including redundancy and TUPE programmes
• Draft, review and update people policies in line with legislation and best practice
• Produce reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Coach and upskill HR colleagues and act as an escalation point for complex ER issues
• Track legislation, ER trends and emerging best practice

About You

• Strong experience in an Employee Relations or policy‑focused role
• Excellent working knowledge of UK employment law
• Proven ability to manage ER cases independently and influence senior stakeholders
• Pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach aligned to business needs
• Experience of coaching HR teams and drafting policies
• Confident written communicator
• Fully CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)

Why Apply?

You’ll join a collaborative, people‑focused organisation that values trust, learning and professional development, with flexible working practices and exposure to complex, high‑impact ER work.