Employee Relations Advisor

Horizon Care and Education; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of residential care and education in the UK is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to provide expert guidance to managers on ER matters. This role involves advising on case management, employment law, and HR policies in a supportive environment. The position offers a hybrid work model, generous perks including competitive pay, a Christmas bonus, and access to wellness programs to ensure employees feel valued and supported.

Benefits

Access to Tastecard discounts

Christmas bonus

Competitive pay rates

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience providing HR advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on ER case management.
• Embed HR policies and provide legal advice.
• Manage caseloads related to absence and flexible working.

Skills

HR advice experience

Expert Communication

Technology Confident

Attention to detail

Influencing stakeholders

ER expertise

Knowledge of employment law

Education

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

Tools

SAGE HR

Job description

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

As our experienced Employee Relations Advisor, you'll be the go-to person for managers, providing expert guidance and support on all ER matters. You'll ensure cases are handled efficiently, compliantly, and in line with our values.

Hybrid Working, 1 day per week to attend the Leeds office - Travel maybe required to our services

There s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.

At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people.We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people s residential care and education in the UK.

What you ll get to do:

• ER Case Management: Advise managers, handle investigations, disciplinaries, and appeals, ensuring timely resolution.
• Policy & Compliance: Embed HR policies, provide advice on employment law, and maintain accurate records.
• Manager Coaching: Upskill managers in HR policy application.
• Absence & Flexible Working: Manage caseloads related to short-term absence, probation, and flexible working.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collate and analyse people data, including absence rates and ER trends.
• HR Toolkits & Resources: Assist in drafting ER toolkits, manager guidance, and policy updates.
• Administration: Oversee Sage People administration and generate HR reports.

You're Perfect For This Role If You Have:

• Demonstrable experience: providing HR advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Expert Communication: Both written and verbal .
• Technology Confident: Confident working with HR Systems and IT packages. Experience with SAGE HR is advantageous!
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Effective communication style to effectively collaborate with people at all levels.
• ER Expertise: Knowledge of ER processes and policies.
• Strong knowledge of employment law .
• Ability to influence stakeholders up to senior leadership.
• Advantageous if you have a CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

Why work for us?

• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!
• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme free, confidential support.
• Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We re in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.

Employee Relations Advisor - Apply now.