Employee Relations Advisor (FTC - 6 months)

Arden University; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Aviva pension

Private Medical Insurance

Perkbox benefits

Study Arden course for free

Job summary

Arden University is seeking an HR professional to join the People Team in a hybrid Coventry-based role. You will support the Employee Relations team by managing a range of cases and contributing to policy development.

Working 37 hours per week on a 6-month fixed-term contract, you will deliver training to managers, ensure policy compliance, and help Arden become an employer of choice while providing excellent HR support across the workforce.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an HR environment, including managing casework and policy compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and engage with stakeholders.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of employee relations cases (absence, grievance, disciplinary, performance).
• Deliver training, coaching, and upskilling for managers in people practices.
• Support HR advisory projects and policy development.

Skills

HR case management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Training and coaching

Job description

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Employment type: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: People Business Partner - Employee Relations

Department: People Team

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This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that requires 1 day a week in our Coventry Head Office and occasional travel to our Campus locations. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

About Arden University

We are an aspirational and multi-award winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department

Our People Team play a pivotal role in delivering Arden University's people strategy, supporting colleagues across the full employee lifecycle. The team provides expert services across recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, learning and development, wellbeing, workforce planning and organisational change, helping to create a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.

About the Opportunity

In this role, you will support the work of the Employee Relations Team by:

• Managing a range of employee relations cases efficiently and effectively, including absence, grievance, disciplinary, and performance matters.
• Delivering training, coaching, and upskilling managers in best people practices, ensuring alignment with Arden University's values.
• Contributing to various HR advisory and project initiatives that support Arden University's strategic goal of becoming an employer of choice, such as wellbeing, employee engagement, and policy development.

About You

We are looking for an HR professional with:

• Hands-on experience working in an HR environment, including managing casework and ensuring compliance with policy and best practice.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively influence and engage with a range of stakeholders.
• A proven ability to build strong and collaborative working relationships at all levels.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret information and use it to inform decision-making.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic organisation.

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional HR support and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Arden

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our 'Golden Ticket' which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Our Values

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

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Closing Date

Monday 2nd November

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa, or fulfil the criteria we have for providing sponsorship. However we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.