Employee Relations Advisor

Adecco; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor for a busy HR function in a manufacturing setting. The role is temporary (1-2 months) with an immediate start, based onsite in Wrexham and working Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

You will advise on grievances and disciplinary matters, ensure legal compliance, and support managers through formal HR processes with strong stakeholder engagement and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Employee Relations Advisor, HR Advisor or HR Generalist role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing or advising on grievance and disciplinary processes.
• Ability to review complex situations and provide practical, legally compliant recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and hit the ground running in a busy environment.
• CIPD qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary matters and appeals.
• Review ongoing cases, assess available information and recommend appropriate next steps.
• Ensure all employee relations activities comply with current employment legislation and company policies.
• Support managers through formal HR processes, providing guidance and best practice recommendations.
• Prepare and review relevant documentation, reports and case records.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure cases are progressed efficiently and effectively.

Skills

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

HR generalist experience

Communication skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Employee Relations Advisor

Location: Wrexham Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Duration: 1-2 Month Temporary Assignment Start Date: ASAP Pay rate: up to £25.64

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to support a busy HR function on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with strong ER knowledge and a solid understanding of employment law to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working closely with the HR team, you will provide expert guidance on a range of employee relations matters, ensuring processes are managed fairly, consistently and in line with current legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary matters and appeals.
• Review ongoing cases, assess available information and recommend appropriate next steps.
• Ensure all employee relations activities comply with current employment legislation and company policies.
• Support managers through formal HR processes, providing guidance and best practice recommendations.
• Prepare and review relevant documentation, reports and case records.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure cases are progressed efficiently and effectively.

About You

• Previous experience within an Employee Relations Advisor, HR Advisor or HR Generalist role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing or advising on grievance and disciplinary processes.
• Ability to review complex situations and provide practical, legally compliant recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and hit the ground running in a busy environment.
• CIPD qualification.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available.
• Short-term assignment with the opportunity to make a real impact.
• Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend requirements.
• Fully onsite role based in Wrexham.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.This position would suit an experienced HR professional who is confident handling employee relations matters and can quickly provide expert support during a particularly busy period.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.