Employee Relations Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Managed Services and Specialist Staffing provider seeks an Employee Relations Business Partner in Preston to provide HR advice and support. The successful candidate will handle complex employee relations matters, maintaining compliance with legislation and company policies. This hybrid role involves advising managers, managing cases, and ensuring a positive employee experience throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Background in HR Advisory focused on Employee Relations.
• Proven case management experience.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, GDPR, and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on employee relations issues and company policies.
• Manage disciplinary, grievance, and performance cases.
• Handle employee cases end-to-end including documentation.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Advisory

Employment Law

Case Management

Organizational Skills

Decision Making

Communication Skills

Job description

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Employee Relations Business Partner, Preston, Lancashire

Client: Tate Recruitment

Location: Preston, Lancashire, 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 (extensive employee relations experience required)

Location: Luton, Hybrid

Salary: 40K

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

The Business

• Acts as an ambassador of the Group, aligning with company culture and values.
• Understands the company brands and 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 issues, ensuring understanding of legislation and company policies.
• Manage cases related to disciplinaries, grievances, performance, absence, TUPE, redundancy, etc.
• Develop relationships to promote good employee relations.
• Support on client calls and HR queries as needed.
• Keep policies and guidelines up to date.
• Coordinate with Payroll and HR Admin teams.

Case Management:

• Handle Employee Relations cases end-to-end, including drafting letters and documents.
• Manage ACAS conciliation cases and occupational health referrals.

Technology and HR Systems:

• Maintain accurate data on HR systems.
• Generate reports and ensure GDPR compliance.

Relationship Management:

• Build collaborative relationships with managers and HR colleagues.

Change Management:

• Support organizational change and advise managers on employment law implications.

Projects:

• Contribute to departmental objectives and review HR materials regularly.

Experience and Skills

• Background in HR Advisory with a focus on Employee Relations and Employment Law.
• Proven case management experience.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, GDPR, and HR systems.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Experience in professional services or corporate environments.
• Understanding of TUPE and redundancy processes.