Employee Relations Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Stoke-on-Trent. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employee relations case management and exemplary knowledge of employment law. This role involves handling disciplinaries, managing Employment Tribunals, and advising managers on HR procedures. The salary can reach up to £47,150 and the position allows for some remote work.

Qualifications

• Extensive employee relations case management experience.
• Excellent employment law knowledge.
• Confidence to advise and coach managers on HR issues.

Responsibilities

• Focus on employee relations casework including disciplinaries and dismissals.
• Manage Employment Tribunals.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Employee relations case management

Employment law knowledge

Advice and coaching

Judgment skills

Engagement at all levels

Job description

Employee Relations Specialist, Stoke-on-Trent

Client: We Are Adam

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 22.08.2025

Expiry Date: 06.10.2025

Job Description:

Employee Relations Specialist

Location: Manchester

Salary up to £47,150

12-month FTC

Are you an experienced HR professional with extensive employee relations case management experience, excellent employment law knowledge, and the confidence and ability to provide advice and coaching to managers on a range of employee relations issues?

We’re partnering with a leading organisation on the outskirts of South Manchester to recruit an Employee Relations Specialist for an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

In this key role, you will work as part of a friendly, collaborative team, focusing on employee relations casework including disciplinaries and dismissals, and managing Employment Tribunals within your area. You will provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices, and collaborate to develop and implement strategies for improving employee relations and engagement.

We seek a forward-thinking Employee Relations Specialist with strong high-volume employee relations casework experience, excellent employment law knowledge, well-developed judgment skills in resolving issues, and the ability to engage colleagues at all levels of the organization.

The salary is up to £47,150. The role is office-based four days per week with one day working from home.

Apply now to be considered for this fantastic opportunity.

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