Employee Relations Specialist

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edinburgh is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to join their HR team. This key role involves managing complex employee relations issues, guiding managers, and promoting best practices to foster a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in employee relations within a professional services environment and excellent knowledge of UK employment law. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a respected organization that values HR expertise.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong employee relations experience in a professional services environment.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Leading investigations, grievances, and disciplinary processes.
• Coaching managers on employee relations and performance issues.
• Developing proactive ER strategies.

Skills

Employee Relations

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Job description

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Client:

Iconic Resourcing

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Competitive Salary + Benefits

I’m working with a long-standing client to recruit an Employee Relations Specialist into their established HR team. This is a key role reporting into the HR Director, focused on fostering a fair, consistent and positive workplace environment.

You’ll take ownership of complex employee relations matters, guiding managers with confidence, and promoting best practice across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading investigations, grievances, and disciplinary processes
• Coaching managers on employee relations and performance issues
• Developing proactive ER strategies that promote a healthy culture
• Analysing ER data and identifying areas for improvement
• Supporting wider HR activity as needed

What we’re looking for:

• Strong employee relations experience, ideally in a professional services environment
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Confident communicator with a calm, pragmatic approach
• Skilled in conflict resolution, mediation, and case management
• Comfortable advising across all levels of the business

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a respected, people-focused organisation that values HR’s input and expertise.

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Anthony Oliva at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website