Employee Relations Advisor

Morson Talent; Stogursey; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Morson Talent is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our Nuclear & Defence team at Hinkley Point C. The role is site-based, requiring confidence in handling complex ER cases and advising managers on investigations and policy applications.

The successful candidate will build constructive relationships with Trade Unions, support consultations, and help maintain positive employee relations in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

Competenze

• Extensive experience in employee relations and handling complex cases.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and company policies.
• Experience advising managers on investigations, hearings and appeals.
• Proven ability to work with Trade Unions and manage union negotiations.

Mansioni

• Manage ER cases from start to finish (discipline, grievance, performance, absence).
• Advise managers on investigations, hearings, appeals and policy application.
• Build relationships with Trade Union reps and support consultations and disputes.
• Provide practical advice on Industrial Relations to minimise business risk.

Conoscenze

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Employment law

Unions

Stakeholder management

Communication

Formazione

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)

Descrizione del lavoro

Remuneration: Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor with strong Industrial Relations experience to join our clients Nuclear & Defence team at Hinkley Point C.

This is a hands-on, site-based role suited to an HR professional who is confident managing complex ER cases, advising managers on challenging people matters and building constructive relationships with Trade Unions.

You will play a key role in ensuring fair and consistent people practices, supporting managers and helping maintain positive employee and industrial relations in a fast-paced operational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage Employee Relations cases from start to finish, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability and absence matters.


• Advise and coach managers on investigations, formal hearings, appeals and the application of employment law and company policies.


• Build effective relationships with Trade Union representatives, supporting consultations, workplace concerns, disputes and escalations.


• Provide practical advice on Industrial Relations matters, helping resolve issues constructively and minimise risk to the business.


• Maintain accurate case records and documentation, ensuring compliance with GDPR and company standards.


• Contribute to People initiatives, performance management, employee engagement and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

• Strong, demonstrable Employee Relations experience, including independently managing complex cases through to resolution.


• Practical Industrial Relations experience, ideally within a unionised, industrial, construction, engineering or major project environment.


• Experience working directly with Trade Unions and advising managers on sensitive or contentious issues.


• Good knowledge of UK employment law, HR policies and employee relations best practice.


• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to challenge and support managers where necessary.


• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.


• Experience within an HR or People Advisor role.


• CIPD Level 5 qualified, working towards the qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.


• Full UK driving licence, as occasional travel is required.

About us

We deliver specialist technical industrial services across a range of industries. Our people are central to our success, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can develop, contribute and thrive.

The company values of Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability guide how we work and how we support one another.

Ready to make a difference?

If you have the ER expertise and Industrial Relations experience to support managers, engage confidently with Trade Unions and resolve complex workplace issues, we would love to hear from you.