Employee Relations Lead | HR Advisory & Policy Expert

Portakabin; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension including life-保险

Health and wellbeing services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Benefits Program

Career progression

Annual volunteering day

Job summary

Portakabin is recruiting an Employee Relations Manager to lead the UK HR Advisory Team from our Head Office in York. You will provide leadership, coaching and development to the team, ensuring compliant and effective employee relations advice across the organisation.

The role requires CIPD Level 7, extensive ER case experience, and strong knowledge of UK employment law. Salary is competitive with a bonus potential and excellent benefits, based at our York Head Office.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification (Level 7 or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience leading and developing HR teams.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law.
• Ability to analyse risks and provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience in policy development, review and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the HR Advisory Team to provide high‑quality employee relations advice.
• Triage ER cases and ensure timely resolution.
• Provide expert ER advice on high‑risk cases and guide policy application.
• Update employment policies and supporting documents in line with legislation and best practice.
• Deliver training to stakeholders on policy changes where appropriate.

Skills

Employee relations

People management

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Coaching and mentoring

Data analysis

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

Portakabin is recruiting an Employee Relations Manager to lead the UK HR Advisory Team from our Head Office in York. You will provide leadership, coaching and development to the team, ensuring compliant and effective employee relations advice across the organisation.

The role requires CIPD Level 7, extensive ER case experience, and strong knowledge of UK employment law. Salary is competitive with a bonus potential and excellent benefits, based at our York Head Office.