Employee Relations Advisor (4329)

Wade Macdonald; Datchet; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (4 days office

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a busy HR team in Datchet. You will manage a varied portfolio of employee relations matters, provide practical guidance to managers, and ensure issues are handled in line with UK employment law.

The role is hybrid (4 days in the office, 1 day home) with a salary up to £45,000 per annum. CIPD Level 5 is advantageous, and a full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an employee relations or HR advisory role.
• Sound understanding of UK employment law and GDPR.
• Confident in managing complex cases with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievances, absence, redundancy).
• Providing practical guidance to managers on complex people challenges.
• Supporting managers through investigations, hearings and resolution meetings.
• Preparing and reviewing HR documentation for employment-law compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

UK employment law

GDPR

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Location: Datchet (4 days office / 1 home)

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

About the Client

Our client is an established managed services business supporting organisations across the UK. With people at the heart of its approach, the business champions honesty, shared knowledge and taking ownership, encouraging colleagues to support one another, deliver on their promises and take pride in making a positive difference for clients.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a busy and collaborative HR team. This varied position will involve managing a broad range of employee relations matters, providing practical guidance to managers and ensuring employment issues are handled consistently, sensitively and in line with current legislation.

Duties will include:

• Taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of employee relations matters, including disciplinary issues, grievances, absence, appeals and redundancy situations.
• Providing clear, commercially focused guidance to managers on complex people-related challenges.
• Supporting managers through formal processes, including investigations, hearings and resolution meetings.
• Preparing and reviewing HR documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with employment legislation.
• Working closely with external legal advisers where additional specialist support is required.
• Building effective relationships with operational leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Monitoring case progress, maintaining accurate records and producing regular management information.
• Identifying patterns in employee relations activity and recommending preventative measures.
• Assisting with TUPE arrangements, trade union matters and wider HR projects.
• Contributing to improvements in HR processes and supporting initiatives that strengthen management capability.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have proven experience in an employee relations or HR advisory role, with a sound understanding of UK employment law and GDPR. Confident in managing complex cases, you will demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills. A resilient, pragmatic approach is essential, alongside strong attention to detail. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required. CIPD Level 5 would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will receive a competitive salary of up to £45,000, alongside the opportunity to join a supportive, people-focused organisation where your contribution will be valued. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of employee relations challenges, providing excellent opportunities to broaden your expertise and develop professionally.