Employee Relations Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an ER Specialist in Absence Management to work on reducing absence rates and managing cases effectively. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a robust understanding of UK employment law, as well as experience with employee relations. You will be responsible for developing action plans and collaborating closely with the HR team to ensure effective absence management across the company.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law regarding absence and disability.
• Track record in managing complex employee relations cases.
• Experience in liaising with Occupational Health providers.

Responsibilities

• Analyse attendance data and devise action plans.
• Guide managers through absence case management processes.
• Collaborate with HR team to produce absence management reports.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication

Coaching

Organisational skills

Job description

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Title: ER Specialist (Absence Management)

Location: London

Contract: 6m FTC

Key Objectives:

• Reduce overall absence rates through targeted interventions.
• Identify and address high-risk absence "hotspot" areas with tailored support and focused action.
• Produce weekly reporting to track progress, highlight key focus areas, and inform decision-making.
• Develop and implement attendance action plans to be rolled out company-wide.
• Provide an end-of-project report summarising outcomes, key learnings, and embedded best practices.

Main Responsibilities:

• Analyse attendance data to identify patterns and high-absence areas, creating bespoke action plans and offering on-site support where needed.
• Guide and coach managers through absence-related case management, including welfare meetings, return-to-work conversations, and long-term sickness cases, ensuring alignment with company policies.
• Oversee and advise on occupational health referrals, ensuring reasonable adjustments are considered and implemented.
• Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant records of absence cases and support documentation.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to produce regular absence management reports, identifying trends and recommending appropriate interventions.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law relating to absence, disability, and reasonable adjustments.
• Proven track record of managing complex employee relations cases involving absence, including long-term sickness and capability procedures.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop proactive solutions.
• Confident communicator with strong influencing and coaching skills to support and guide managers at all levels.
• Experience liaising with Occupational Health providers and other external professionals.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Discreet and empathetic approach when handling sensitive cases, promoting best practices in attendance management.

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