Employee Relations Specialist

LSH Auto; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Colleague Car Purchase Scheme

Car service and repair discount

Life assurance (4x annual salary)

5% matched company pension

Platinum Plus Rewards Scheme

Eye care & Wellbeing support

Job summary

LSH Auto is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our dynamic team in the UK. You will support managers and staff with practical, compliant advice and drive improvements to people processes.

The role is based on site, with travel to other dealerships as needed, and offers a 40-hour week and a salary of £40,000 per annum. You will coach line managers on disciplinary, grievance and performance matters, manage employee relations casework, and ensure HR policies and employment

Qualifications

• 2+ years in HR advisory or similar role with employee relations and casework.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience coaching managers on disciplinary, grievance and performance matters; advising at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills; able to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases and provide practical, compliant advice to managers.
• Coach line managers on performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Advise on HR policies, procedures and employment law best practices.
• Support employee development and career growth initiatives across the business.
• Maintain accurate HR records and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

UK employment law

Coaching managers on discipline/perf

Organisational skills

Verbal and written communication

Eligibility to work in the UK

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join a dynamic people team at LSH Auto, a leading UK Mercedes-Benz retailer. We’re looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and providing practical support to managers and colleagues.

You’ll play a key role in managing employee relations cases, coaching managers and improving people processes, helping to create a positive and well-managed working environment.

Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases and provide clear, practical and compliant advice to managers.
• Coach line managers on performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Advise on HR policies, procedures and employment law best practices.
• Support employee development and career growth initiatives across the business.
• Maintain accurate HR records and contribute to improvements in people processes.

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an HR advisory or similar role, including handling employee relations and HR casework.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience coaching managers on disciplinary, grievance and performance matters, and advising stakeholders at all management levels.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Robust verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate HR records and improve HR processes.
• Experience using Excel.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

• 31 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 38 days with length of service.
• Colleague Car Purchase Scheme.
• Car service and repair discount.
• Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary.
• 5% matched company pension.
• Platinum Plus Rewards Scheme.
• Eye care & Wellbeing support.

This role is based on site with travel to other dealerships.