Employee Relations Specialist

Talent Solutions Staffing UK; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Pension

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Talent Solutions Staffing UK is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to join a busy HR team in Northern Ireland. The role combines remote and full-time work, handling complex ER matters with a focus on compliance and high-quality stakeholder guidance.

You will advise managers, coach through ER processes, and draft formal letters while identifying risks and trends. A collaborative, fast-paced environment awaits an ER professional with strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of advising on complex employee relations matters
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Customer-focused approach with credibility at all levels
• Ability to manage a busy workload in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied ER caseload including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, redundancy and occupational health cases
• Provide practical and commercially focused advice to managers on employee relations matters
• Coach and support managers through ER processes and decision-making
• Review case documentation and assist with drafting correspondence and outcome letters
• Identify and escape high-risk cases and emerging trends
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and deliver an excellent employee experience

Skills

Employee relations

Communication

Coaching

Influencing

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Job description

Employee Relations Specialist

Location: Northern Ireland
Type: Full-time/ Remote
Salary: Competitive + bonus

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employee Relations Specialist to join a leading global business services organisation. Working within a fast-paced and collaborative HR team, you will provide expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters, helping managers navigate complex cases while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ER professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, influencing outcomes, and delivering a high-quality employee experience.

What you will be doing

• Manage a varied ER caseload including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, redundancy and occupational health cases.
• Provide practical and commercially focused advice to managers on employee relations matters.
• Coach and support managers through ER processes and decision-making.
• Review case documentation and assist with drafting correspondence and outcome letters.
• Identify and escape high-risk cases and emerging trends.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and deliver an excellent employee experience.

What we are looking for

• At least 2 years' experience advising on complex employee relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law.
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to build credibility at all levels.
• Ability to manage a busy workload in a fast-paced environment.

What you will get

• Remote working.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Exposure to a broad range of employee relations activities within a global organisation.
• Pension, employee discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and additional wellbeing benefits.