Employee Relations Advisor

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home two days a week

Cycle to work scheme

Private dental cover

Option to sell and buy holidays

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is recruiting an Employee Relations Advisor in Manchester to provide clear ER guidance to managers and colleagues. You will manage ER cases from initial discussion to a defined outcome, supporting fair handling of disciplinary, grievance and absence matters while preparing accurate case notes and correspondence.

You will work closely with the HR team to resolve people issues promptly, identify recurring themes, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Experience handling employee relations cases across disciplinary, grievance and absence matters.
• Ability to provide clear, practical ER advice to managers.
• Proven skill in preparing accurate case notes and correspondence.
• Experience working with HR colleagues to resolve people issues.
• Discretion handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear employee relations advice to managers on workplace matters.
• Manage ER cases from initial discussion through to outcome.
• Support fair handling of disciplinary, grievance and absence matters.
• Prepare case notes and supporting documents for records.
• Guide managers through formal meetings and explain required processes.
• Collaborate with HR to resolve people matters promptly.
• Identify recurring ER themes and share feedback with colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Employee relations

Disciplinary processes

Grievance processes

Absence management

Case documentation

Job description

• Joining a supportive and collaborative team
• Make lasting impressions on employee relations for an industry lead for FMCG

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the FMCG industry in Manchester.

Job Description

• Provide clear employee relations advice to managers and colleagues on workplace matters.
• Manage employee relations cases from initial discussion through to an agreed outcome.
• Support fair and consistent handling of disciplinary, grievance and absence matters.
• Prepare case notes, letters and supporting documents to maintain accurate records.
• Guide managers through formal meetings and help them understand the required process.
• Work closely with the Human Resources team to resolve people issues in a timely way.
• Identify recurring employee relations themes and share practical feedback with relevant colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Employee Relations Advisor' should have:

• Experience managing a range of employee relations cases.
• Knowledge of disciplinary, grievance and absence processes.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice to managers.
• Confidence preparing accurate case documentation and correspondence.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience working with Human Resources colleagues on people matters.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Employee Relations Advisor position in Manchester.
• Salary of £32000 to £37000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Work from home two days a week.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Private dental cover.
• Option to sell and buy holidays.

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