Employee Relations Advisor - Hybrid, High-Impact HR

Medlock Partners; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlock Partners are seeking a proactive Employee Relations Advisor to join a fast-paced HR team. This hands-on role covers the full employee lifecycle with ~50% project work supporting the ER Manager in setting up a new function and ~50% case work, so there is plenty to take on.

Hybrid working 3 days on site and 2 days from home. Previous ER casework experience is essential, with strong UK employment law knowledge and excellent stakeholder management throughout a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or Employee Relations role
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Confidence handling a range of ER cases in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Manufacturing or operational environment experience preferred
• Experience with Trade Unions essential

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations queries
• Advise managers on disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and capability matters
• Support and manage ER cases through to resolution
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment law
• Assist with policy updates, compliance, and ER reporting
• Coach managers on best practice and employee relations processes
• Build strong relationships across wider business including HR, Legal, Payroll, and operational teams
• Support training sessions and wider HR initiatives

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Disciplinary handling

Confidentiality

Trade Unions experience

Education

CIPD qualified or in progress

Job description

Medlock Partners are seeking a proactive Employee Relations Advisor to join a fast-paced HR team. This hands-on role covers the full employee lifecycle with ~50% project work supporting the ER Manager in setting up a new function and ~50% case work, so there is plenty to take on.

Hybrid working 3 days on site and 2 days from home. Previous ER casework experience is essential, with strong UK employment law knowledge and excellent stakeholder management throughout a busy environment.