Employee Relations Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; York; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in managed services is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner to provide expert HR advice and support. The role requires strong employee relations knowledge, effective case management, and excellent communication skills, with a focus on advisory services throughout the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• HR Advisory background with strong Employee Relations expertise.
• Proven case management skills.
• Solid understanding of employment law, GDPR, and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Inform and advise managers on Employee Relations matters.
• Manage cases related to disciplinaries and grievances.
• Support organizational change activities and develop effective relationships.

Skills

Employee Relations expertise

Case management skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Job description

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Tate Recruitment

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

ER Specialist (You must have extensive employee relations experience)

Luton

Hybrid, 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, working in line with company culture and values.
• Understands the company brands and their unique offerings.
• Works with the business to deliver a first-class advisory service covering employment and employee relations matters.
• Provides a positive customer experience through each advisory interaction throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

Advice and Guidance:

• Inform and advise managers on all Employee Relations matters, ensuring understanding of commercial requirements, key activities, and standards.
• Manage cases related to disciplinaries, performance, grievances, absence, TUPE, redundancy, and ACAS.
• Develop effective relationships to promote good employee relations practice.
• Provide advice and support on client calls and HR queries, referring to colleagues when necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date policies and guidelines, including policy development.
• Liaise with Payroll and HR Admin teams for process continuation.

Case Management:

• Manage Employee Relations cases, ensuring timely responses and compliance with statutory and company policies.
• Draft and review relevant documentation.
• Support ACAS early conciliation cases and occupational health referrals.

Technology and HR Systems:

• Accurate data management on HR systems, including reporting and record-keeping.
• Ensure policies are accessible and data complies with GDPR.

Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with managers, HR Business Partners, and colleagues.

Change Management:

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

Projects:

• Collaborate with the People team to meet departmental objectives.
• Review and update Employee Relations materials and policies.

Experience and Skills

• HR Advisory background with strong Employee Relations expertise.
• Proven case management skills.
• Solid understanding of employment law, GDPR, and HR systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in a corporate or professional services environment.