Employee Relations Specialist

Searchability NS&D

Filton

Hybrid

GBP 30,686 - 43,704

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Filton is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to advise HRBPs and line managers on various employee relations issues. This contract role, through to the end of 2025, offers hybrid working with 3 days on-site per week. Applicants should have proven experience in employee relations, knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

Proven experience in employee relations within a large organisation.
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and industrial relations practices.
Excellent communication, investigation, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

Advise HRBPs and line managers on employee relations issues.
Manage industrial relations topics, including interpreting collective agreements.
Conduct investigations, compile reports, and recommend fair resolutions.

Skills

Proven experience in employee relations within a large organisation

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and industrial relations practices

Excellent communication, investigation, and influencing skills

Experience in case management, policy reviews, and disciplinary/investigations

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Employee Relations Specialist – HR Advisory – Hybrid in Filton

£27ph (via umbrella), contract until 31/12/2025, with extension potential
Hybrid working – 3 days per week on-site in Filton
Occasional travel to another UK site
BPSS clearance eligibility needed
Engage in meaningful industrial relations work and drive positive culture change

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a prominent multinational Aerospace manufacturing organisation with major UK operations and a strong commitment to employee development and workplace culture. Their HR function plays a key role in supporting complex programmes across various sites. Due to increased activity, they are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to support operations in Filton and beyond.

THE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST ROLE:

Advise HRBPs and line managers on employee relations issues (grievance, performance, absence, flexible working, etc.)
Manage industrial relations topics, including interpreting collective agreements and working with employee reps
Conduct investigations, compile reports, and recommend fair resolutions
Help shape HR policies and procedures in line with legal and business needs
Upskill colleagues through training and knowledge-sharing in ER/IR best practice
Maintain accurate and confidential records and support a positive employee experience

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

Proven experience in employee relations within a large organisation
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and industrial relations practices
Excellent communication, investigation, and influencing skills
Experience in case management, policy reviews, and disciplinary/investigations

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information, please call me on 0203 854 0120.By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Associate

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Human Resources, Engineering, and Manufacturing
Industries
Human Resources Services, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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