Employee Relations Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist in Leeds, UK. This role involves advising managers on sensitive HR matters, ensuring compliance with employment law, and supporting HR projects. The ideal candidate has a solid HR background and strong problem-solving skills, able to handle complex employee relations issues. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence workplace culture positively.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of HR procedures and employment law.
• Experience in large-scale organizations.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of employee relations cases.
• Partner with managers to provide practical advice.
• Support strategic HR projects.

Skills

Solid HR background with emphasis on employee relations

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to handle sensitive issues

Job description

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Employee Relations Specialist, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Alexander Lloyd

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

Job Description:

Alexander Lloyd is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well-known organisation on the recruitment of an Employee Relations Specialist.

You’ll play a key role in shaping a workplace culture that is fair, supportive, and high performing. Acting as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, you’ll guide them through sensitive people matters while ensuring best practice and compliance with employment law. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, solving complex challenges, and influencing positive change.

Duties:

• Take ownership of employee relations cases, including disciplinary matters, performance management, grievances, attendance concerns, and exit processes for involuntary leavers.
• Partner with managers and leaders as a go-to expert, providing practical advice to resolve issues effectively.
• Stay current on employment legislation and HR practices, ensuring guidance is legally sound and aligned with policies.
• Support strategic HR projects, including TUPE and redundancy processes, using data insights to deliver outcomes that are consistent, efficient, and people-focused.
• Equip managers to lead employee meetings professionally, from preparation to conclusion.
• Design and deliver initiatives and training to foster fairness, respect, and consistency across the business.
• Support the ER and wider HR team during peak periods and contribute to cross-functional projects.
• Collaborate with the ER Lead to review and manage cases involving regulatory or conduct-related risks.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Solid HR background with emphasis on employee relations, HR policies, and coaching managers.
• Deep understanding of HR procedures, employment law, and workforce change processes, including TUPE, mergers & acquisitions, and collective consultation.
• Experience in large-scale, complex organizations.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and remotely.

Please quote 51786 when calling Martin at Alexander Lloyd or email them at [emailprotected]. Due to high interest, we cannot respond to all applications individually. If you do not hear back, you have not been shortlisted.