Employee Relations Advisor: Influence, Investigate & Coach

Zachary Daniels; Wales; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join their People team in the UK. You will handle investigations, disciplinary and grievance cases, absence management and other ER matters with a practical, stakeholder-focused approach.

Working closely with managers and leaders, you will coach and support them to achieve fair, consistent outcomes while staying compliant with employment law and company policy. This is a fast-paced, relationship-driven role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Employee Relations Advisor, HR Advisor or Employee Relations Specialist role
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice
• Experience managing a broad range of ER cases within a fast-paced environment
• Confident stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• CIPD qualified or working towards qualification would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters from initial advice through to resolution
• Supporting managers with disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management processes
• Providing practical, commercially focused guidance on employment law and HR best practice
• Coaching and upskilling managers to improve confidence and capability in managing people matters
• Supporting investigations, hearings and appeals where required
• Identifying trends and recurring themes and working with the wider People team to implement solutions
• Building strong relationships with managers and stakeholders across the business
• Ensuring a consistent and fair approach to employee relations matters

Skills

UK employment law

ER best practice

stakeholder management

influence and challenge

commercial awareness

organisational skills

CIPD qualified

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards

Job description

Zachary Daniels is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join their People team in the UK. You will handle investigations, disciplinary and grievance cases, absence management and other ER matters with a practical, stakeholder-focused approach.

Working closely with managers and leaders, you will coach and support them to achieve fair, consistent outcomes while staying compliant with employment law and company policy. This is a fast-paced, relationship-driven role.