Employee Relations Advisor

THE DISABILITIES TRUST; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainkind is seeking an Employee Relations Advisor on a 6‑month FTC in York with hybrid working. The role offers a salary up to £33,475 per year for a 35‑hour week.

You will act as a trusted ER adviser to managers, handling disciplinary, grievance and performance matters, conducting investigations, and supporting hearings and policy work. Strong employment law knowledge and the ability to manage caseloads are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR/ER advisory roles.
• Degree or equivalent level education.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience in investigations and complex ER issues.
• Ability to manage high caseloads under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert ER guidance on disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters.
• Coach managers to build confidence in people processes.
• Offer pragmatic, timely advice aligned with law and policy to resolve cases.
• Lead internal investigations including complex ER cases.
• Support hearings, restructures, TUPE, and policy development.
• Report ER case volumes and trends; assist tribunal preparation.
• Carry out other tasks as directed by the ER Manager.

Skills

ER advisory

Employment law

Investigations

Coaching managers

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Employee Relations - Employee Relations Advisor

Job Description

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people

with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Employee Relations Advisor (FTC 6 months)

Location: York / Hybrid working

Salary: Up to £33,475 per annum35 hours week

Make a real difference with Brainkind!

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly enthusiastic about the jobs they do – you will find a dedicated team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

What you’ll do:

• Be a trusted advisor – Provide expert guidance on disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and all other people related matters, ensuring fairness and compliance with employment law and best practice.
• Coach and empower managers – Help leaders build confidence and capability in handling people processes.
• Provide pragmatic, consistent, and timely advice aligned with employment law and company policies to minimise formal cases and resolve issues fairly.
• Manage internal investigations into complex issues, including gross misconduct and serious SOVA cases. Advise and manage cases on disciplinary, grievance, capability/performance, absence, and other people-related processes, ensuring compliance with law and best practice.
• Support people managers through coaching, guidance, and attendance at formal hearings to achieve fair and robust outcomes. Assist People Services with restructuring projects, redundancies, TUPE, policy development, and preparation of investigation reports and case documentation.
• Report on ER case volumes, trends, and high-risk cases; support Employment Tribunal preparation and defence when required.
• To carry out any other task assigned by the ER Manager.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in HR/ER advisory roles.
• Educated to degree/comparable NVQ level or equivalent
• Strong up to date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Skilled in managing investigations and advising on complex ER issues.
• Ability to work under pressure with high caseloads, prioritise, and deliver result.

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

We’re interviewing on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid missing out!

The successful candidate will undergo compliance checks including references and DBS/PVG.

Job Details

Pay Type Salary

Employment Indicator Regular