Employee Relations Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner in Middlesbrough. This role offers a salary up to £48,000 and hybrid working opportunities. The successful candidate will provide support on employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and advise managers on HR policies. This 12-month fixed-term contract requires solid experience in employee relations and understanding of employment law.

Qualifications

• Solid experience of Employee Relations.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with all levels of managers.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters.
• Conduct thorough, unbiased investigations into employee complaints.
• Advise managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Monitor trends in employee relations and report insights.

Skills

Building strong working relationships

Understanding of employment law

Early reconciliation with ACAS

Education

CIPD L5, or working towards

Job description

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Client:

Elevation Recruitment Group

Location:

middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Employee Relations Business Partner

Hybrid working from - York

Salary up to £48,000

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Elevation HR are working with a dynamic and forward-thinking company who are now looking for an Employee Relations Business Partner to join the team for a 12 month FTC.

The role of Employee Relations Business Partner will provide advice and guidance, supporting managers on people management case work and absence support.

The Employee Relations Business Partner will:

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary issues, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct thorough, unbiased investigations into employee complaints, ensuring confidentiality and legal compliance.
• Advise managers and supervisors on HR policies, procedures, and best practices related to performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee conduct.
• Monitor trends in employee relations and report insights to leadership, recommending proactive strategies for improvement.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have solid experience of Employee Relations with the ability to build strong working relationships with all levels of managers
• Have experience of early reconciliation with ACAS
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of employment law
• CIPD L5, or working towards

If this sounds of interest, please apply today!