Employee Relations (ER) Specialist - FTC

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading motorsport team as an Employee Relations Specialist where you'll oversee ER case management and support HR operations. This full-time role at a prestigious team emphasizes collaboration, innovative practices, and a responsibility to enhance workplace culture. Enjoy competitive compensation, a diverse benefits package, and a vibrant work environment within the exciting context of Formula One.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private health care

Pension plan

Life assurance

Childcare scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site gym

New restaurant

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of UK employment law.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion.
• Flexibility and collaborative attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employee relations cases.
• Provide coaching to managers and HR Business Partners.
• Maintain knowledge of current employment law and best practices.

Skills

Employee relations case management

Coaching and communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Discretion and fairness

Relationship-building skills

Education

Experience in HR role

Job description

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

We have a new opportunity to be part of our HR Operations team in the role of Employee Relations (ER) Specialist on a fixed term until the end of December 2025.

As an ER Specialist, you will be responsible for leading and managing a variety of employee relations cases across the business, ensuring that all matters are dealt with in a legally sound, ethical, and commercially appropriate manner. You will provide specialist coaching and support to managers and HR Business Partners, helping them to successfully navigate the full spectrum of ER scenarios – from informal guidance to formal case management. Your expertise will help shape a consistent and pragmatic ER approach, aligned with current legislation, best practice and our team values.

Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, this is a key role for someone looking to make a tangible difference in a high-performance and fast-paced Formula One environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Taking ownership of the intake, triage, and resolution of ER cases, applying the appropriate level of formality and working within existing policies and procedures.
• Managing employee relations matters, including but not limited to absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance, and capability cases.
• Providing coaching and guidance to line managers and HR Business Partners on all ER-related topics, including documentation, meetings and decision-making.
• Seeking legal advice where appropriate and clearly explaining associated risks to senior stakeholders.
• Creating and maintaining a robust library of case templates and contributing to the review and development of policies in collaboration with the HR Operations Manager.
• Ensuring up-to-date knowledge of current employment law, case law, and best practice across employee relations.
• Supporting the wider HR function with a collaborative, solution-focused approach.
• Working proactively and professionally, in line with the company’s values and reporting structure.
• Any other duties reasonably aligned to the purpose of your role.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• A strong understanding of best practice employee relations case management.
• Thorough knowledge of UK employment law and statutory processes.
• Excellent coaching and communication skills with a calm and professional approach.
• Ability to influence and guide stakeholders at all levels, with clear and confident decision-making.
• Proven experience in an ER Specialist or generalist HR role (experience in Formula One or motorsport desirable but not essential).
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage sensitive situations with discretion and fairness.
• A flexible and collaborative attitude, able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• High levels of motivation, enthusiasm, and a willingness to contribute beyond your core remit.
• Strong relationship-building skills, able to communicate effectively and respectfully with all colleagues.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to Health & Safety and ethical conduct.

This is a full-time office-based role based at our campus in Silverstone, with additional requirement to travel to other locations where necessary.

Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.

We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.

Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please complete our Request for Reasonable Adjustments form here.