Employee Relations Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the staffing sector is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner to provide expert HR advice and support. The role focuses on managing employee relations matters, ensuring compliance, and fostering positive workplace relationships through effective case management. This position is vital for maintaining robust employee engagement and compliance with employment legislation.

Qualifications

• Extensive employee relations experience required.
• Proven case management skills necessary.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR systems expected.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on Employee Relations ensuring compliance with best practices.
• Manage cases related to disciplinaries and grievances.
• Support organizational change advising managers on restructuring.

Skills

HR advisory background

Employee Relations knowledge

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Organizational skills

Tools

HR systems

Job description

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Employee Relations Business Partner, High Wycombe

Client: Tate Recruitment

Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

ER Specialist (You must have extensive employee relations experience)

Location: Luton

Type: Hybrid, Salary: 40K

Our client, a global Managed Services and Specialist Staffing provider, is looking for an ER Partner to join their growing team. The role involves providing customer-focused, responsive, accurate, and pragmatic HR advice and support to managers, employees, and flexible workers, in line with company policies, internal procedures, and legal requirements.

The Business

• Acts as an ambassador of the Group, aligning with company culture and values.
• Understands the company brands and their offerings.
• Delivers first-class advisory services on employment and employee relations matters.
• Ensures positive customer experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Advice and Guidance:

• Advise managers on Employee Relations matters, ensuring compliance with best practices, policies, and legislation.
• Manage cases related to disciplinaries, performance, grievances, absence, TUPE, redundancy, and ACAS.
• Develop relationships within the business to promote good employee relations.
• Provide support on client calls and HR queries.
• Maintain and update relevant policies and guidelines.
• Liaise with Payroll and HR Admin teams as needed.

Case Management:

• Handle Employee Relations cases, ensuring timely responses and compliance.
• Draft and review relevant documentation.
• Support and advise on cases across employment sectors, including managing ACAS early conciliation cases.
• Facilitate occupational health referrals.
• Manage the shared query system efficiently.

Technology and HR Systems:

• Accurately manage data in HR systems.
• Generate reports and ensure all cases are recorded properly.
• Ensure policies are accessible and data is GDPR compliant.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with managers and HR colleagues.

Change Management:

• Support organizational change, advising managers on restructuring and employment legislation.

Projects:

• Contribute to departmental objectives and review Employee Relations materials regularly.

Experience and Skills

• HR advisory background with a focus on Employee Relations and legislation.
• Proven case management skills.
• Knowledge of employment law, GDPR, and HR systems.
• Strong organizational, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Experience in corporate or professional services sectors.
• Knowledge of TUPE and redundancy processes.