Employee Relations Advisor

Home Bargains; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

On-site gym

On-site canteen

Contributable pension

Store discount

Life Insurance

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Home Bargains is seeking an HR Advisor to join our People Team at the Liverpool Head Office. You will assess risk and provide clear, practical advice to managers on employee relations matters, with a focus on long and short-term absence, disciplinary, and grievance casework.

You will manage a busy caseload for 26,000 employees, using case management systems and spreadsheets to maintain records and monitor progress, while reviewing policies in line with changes and contributing to departmental

Qualifications

• Experience handling absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Experience with Early Conciliation and Employment Tribunals.
• Experience managing a caseload for 26,000 employees.
• CIPD qualification or working towards.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Coach managers with practical advice via telephone, email and face-to-face meetings.
• Manage employee relations casework focusing on absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Build relationships and provide guidance in line with policy and law.
• Record, track and monitor case activity using case management systems and spreadsheets.
• Review and update policies in line with legislative changes and business needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the department.
• Stay up to date with employment legislation and HR guidance.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder management

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Case management systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

• £33,000 - £35,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
• Based at our Liverpool Head Office

Employee benefits:

• Full-time colleagues receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays),
• Discounted onsite gym
• On-site canteen
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Life Insurance for all colleagues

MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:

• Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Completely confidential services to you and your family
• Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our People Team.

As an HR Advisor, you will play a key role in assessing risk and providing clear, practical advice to managers on a range of employee relations matters, with a particular focus on long and short-term absence, disciplinary, and grievance casework. You will also work closely with senior management on Early Conciliation and Employment Tribunal cases, ensuring compliance with company policy, employment law, and best practice.

Working as part of an Employee Relations team that supports 26,000 employees, you will be comfortable managing a busy caseload and using case management systems and spreadsheets to maintain accurate records and monitor progress.

Job Overview

• Coach and support managers by providing practical advice and guidance via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
• Manage employee relations casework, with a focus on long and short-term absence, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
• Build positive working relationships while offering advice and guidance in line with company policy, employment law, and best practice.
• Use case management systems and spreadsheets to record, track, and monitor case activity accurately.
• Review and update company policies in line with legislative changes and business requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the department.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation and HR guidance.
• Previous experience in an Employee Relations Advisor or similar HR advisory role.
• Experience of managing employee relations casework, particularly absence, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
• Experience of using case management systems and spreadsheets to manage and monitor cases effectively.
• CIPD qualified or working towards a CIPD qualification in Human Resource Management.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and GDPR, with a clear understanding of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• A professional, approachable, and supportive style, with the ability to balance responsiveness with pragmatism.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of business needs.
• Confidence in delivering training and presentations, and in contributing to continuous departmental improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment supporting a large and diverse workforce of 26,000 employees.