Employee Relations Specialist

LSH Auto Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday incl. bank holidays, 3

Colleague Car Purchase Scheme

Car service and repair discount

Life assurance of 4x annual salary

5% matched company pension

Platinum Plus Rewards Scheme

Eye care & Wellbeing support

Job summary

LSH Auto Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to support managers in a fast-paced retail environment. You will handle employee relations cases, coach managers, and help improve HR processes to foster a positive workplace.

This on-site role requires up-to-date UK employment law knowledge, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel. You’ll travel between dealerships as needed and enjoy a 40-hour week with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an HR advisory or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience coaching managers on disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• Strong organisational skills and written/verbal communication abilities.
• Experience using Excel.

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.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law knowledge

Coaching managers

HR processes

UK work eligibility

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.