Employee Relations Advisor

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to provide a high-quality ER service. The role involves managing a range of employee relations cases, advising managers on best practices and UK employment law, and supporting business change activities. The ideal candidate should have strong ER experience, confidence in advising at different levels, and preferably CIPD Level 5 qualifications. This position offers a salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience and allows for growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a wide range of employee relations cases.
• Understanding of UK employment law and best practices.
• Ability to advise and coach managers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage ER cases including disciplinary and grievance.
• Advise and coach managers on employment law.
• Support with business change activities.

Skills

Strong employee relations experience

Good practical knowledge of UK employment law

Confidence in advising managers

Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach

Experience within a unionised environment

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards

Job description

Employee Relations Advisor

We're looking for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a busy and fast-paced People team, delivering a high-quality, consistent and commercially focused ER service across the business.

Reporting into the People Advice Manager, you'll play a key role in managing employee relations cases end to end, providing practical guidance to managers and helping to ensure fair, balanced and legally compliant outcomes. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands on, working at pace and building strong relationships across a multi-site environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a wide range of ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance
• Advising and coaching managers on best practice and UK employment law
• Supporting on more complex and sensitive cases, escalating where appropriate
• Assisting with business change activity including redundancy and consultation processes
• Supporting with settlement agreements and documentation preparation
• Helping maintain and review People policies to ensure compliance and consistency
• Monitoring ER trends and highlighting potential risks or themes
• Supporting the delivery of ER guidance and training for managers

What you’ll bring

• Strong employee relations experience within a fast-paced, multi-site or complex business
• Good practical knowledge of UK employment law
• Confidence in advising and influencing managers at different levels
• Experience supporting redundancy or wider business change activityA pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards is desirable
• Experience within a unionised environment would be advantageous

This is a brilliant opportunity for an ER professional who enjoys being visible, trusted and commercially aware, and who wants to continue developing within a supportive and forward-thinking People team.

Salary 45,000 - 55,000 dependent on experience.

Please apply with your most up to date CV.