Employee Relations Advisor

Artis Recruitment; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in the UK is seeking an Employee Relations Advisor for an immediate start on a 3-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension. The role involves providing guidance on employee relations issues, supporting managers, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation. Candidates should have HR experience and CIPD Level 5 or equivalent. Hybrid working is available, requiring a driving license for travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR experience, including direct employee relations casework.
• Excellent understanding of employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear advice on disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence cases.
• Coach and support managers to build capability and confidence.
• Support formal employee relations meetings.
• Manage well-being and attendance matters.
• Advise on inclusive recruitment and people processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of employment legislation

Ability to manage multiple cases

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)

Job description

Artis HR is supporting a well‑established organisation in recruiting an experienced Employee Relations Advisor for an immediate start. This is an initial 3‑month fixed‑term contract with the potential to extend. We are looking for someone who is confident handling a range of employee relations matters and can hit the ground running.

The Role

As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will deliver high‑quality, timely guidance across a broad range of employee relations issues. You will partner closely with leaders and managers to champion a people‑first approach while ensuring full compliance with employment legislation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clear, practical advice on disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence cases
• Coaching and supporting managers to develop capability and confidence
• Supporting formal ER meetings and ensuring fair, consistent outcomes
• Reviewing and contributing to the development of People policies, processes and training
• Managing wellbeing and attendance matters, including long‑term sickness cases
• Advising on inclusive recruitment and people processes
• Building strong working relationships across People Services, Finance, H&S and Trade Unions

About You

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience with willingness to work towards this)
• Strong generalist HR experience, including direct ER casework
• Excellent understanding of employment legislation
• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases at pace
• A proactive, people‑focused approach

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as travel between sites will be required.

Contract Details

• Immediate start required
• 3‑month Fixed Term Contract
• Potential for extension
• Full‑time
• Hybrid working available

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