Employee Relations Business Partner

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

Job summary

A leading managed services provider is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner in Woking to deliver high-quality HR advice and support. The role involves managing employee relations issues, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the employee experience. Candidates should have extensive HR advisory experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HR advisory with a focus on Employee Relations.
• Proven case management skills in employment law.
• Knowledge of GDPR and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Employee Relations issues and manage disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment legislation.
• Support organizational change and stay updated on employment law.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Employee Relations

Decision-making skills

Customer service skills

Communication

Job description

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Employee Relations Business Partner, Woking

Client: Tate Recruitment

Location: Woking, 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: Woking, Hybrid, Salary: 40K

Our client, a global Managed Services and Staffing provider, is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to provide responsive HR advice and support to managers, employees, and flexible workers, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

The Business

• Acts as an ambassador, aligning with company culture and values.
• Understands the company's brands and offerings.
• Delivers first-class advisory services on employment and employee relations matters.
• Provides positive customer experiences throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Advice and Guidance

• Advise managers on Employee Relations issues, policies, and legislation, considering commercial needs.
• Manage cases related to disciplinaries, grievances, performance, absence, TUPE, redundancy, and ACAS processes.
• Build effective relationships to promote good employee relations.
• Support on client calls and HR queries, referring to colleagues when necessary.
• Keep policies and guidelines updated and develop new policies as needed.
• Coordinate with Payroll and HR Admin teams for processes and payments.

Case Management

• Handle Employee Relations cases ensuring timely responses per statutory and company standards.
• Draft and review related documentation.
• Support ACAS early conciliation and manage occupational health referrals.
• Manage query systems in line with response times.

Technology and HR Systems

• Ensure accurate data entry and reporting in HR systems.
• Record all cases properly and ensure policy accessibility.
• Manage data in compliance with GDPR and retention policies.

Relationship Management

• Develop relationships with managers, HR partners, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to deliver support.

Change Management

• Support organizational change and act as a change agent.
• Guide managers through change processes with pragmatic Employee Relations advice.
• Stay updated on employment law and HR best practices.

Projects

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

Experience and Skills

• HR advisory experience with a focus on Employee Relations and employment law.
• Proven case management skills.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, GDPR, and HR systems.
• Strong organizational, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience working in corporate or professional services sectors.
• Knowledge of TUPE and managing redundancy/restructure programs.