Employee Relations Advisor

Hamilton Woods Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Woods Associates is recruiting an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a leading housing organisation in Birmingham. The role focuses on advising managers on a varied ER caseload and delivering practical guidance across disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and absence matters.

You will support investigations, hearings and appeals while maintaining robust case records and adhering to UK employment law and the ACAS Code. A CIPD Level 5 qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Employee Relations, HR advisory or HR casework.
• Strong experience managing complex ER cases.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and the ACAS Code.
• Experience advising managers on sensitive people matters.
• Experience working with trade unions or employee representatives.
• Strong investigation, analytical and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied ER caseload including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and absence matters.
• Provide clear and practical ER advice to managers.
• Support workplace investigations, hearings, meetings and appeals.
• Advise on processes, evidence, timescales and risks.
• Work with managers, People & Culture teams and trade unions.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
• Support early resolution through informal conversations and action plans.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

HR casework

Trade unions

Investigation & reporting

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Employee Relations Advisor
Permanent
£36-27k
Birmingham

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a leading housing organisation, providing advice and support across a varied and complex ER caseload.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload covering disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and absence matters
• Provide clear and practical ER advice to managers
• Support workplace investigations, hearings, meetings and appeals
• Advise on processes, evidence, timescales and potential risks
• Work closely with managers, People & Culture teams and trade union representatives
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation
• Support early resolution through informal conversations, mediation and agreed action plans

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in an Employee Relations, HR Advisory or HR Casework role
• Strong experience managing complex ER cases
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and the ACAS Code
• Experience advising managers on sensitive people matters
• Experience working with trade unions or employee representatives
• Strong investigation, analytical and report-writing skills
• Understanding of disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence processes
• Knowledge of the Equality Act and reasonable adjustments
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience
• Experience within social housing, public sector or another regulated environment would be beneficial