Employee Relations Specialist

Randstad; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking a Regional Employee Relations Advisor to support employee and labour relations across multiple sites in the Midlands. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor on complex matters, ensure legal compliance, and help shape a fair workplace culture. Responsibilities include investigating conflicts, delivering training, and contributing to policy development. Ideal for a seasoned professional eager to influence positive employee experiences in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee relations management and advisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and best practices.
• Track record of handling complex employee issues effectively.
• Supports managers with HR policy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on complex employee and labour relations matters.
• Investigate and resolve complaints, grievances, and conflicts.
• Support audits and compliance reviews to maintain alignment with legislation.
• Lead investigations and coordinate with HR and Legal.
• Support collective bargaining and union engagement.
• Provide training on ER policies and processes.

Skills

Employee Relations expertise

Conflict resolution

Legal compliance understanding

Negotiation skills

Training delivery

Training delivery

Stakeholder management

Job description

Location: Midlands-based, multiple sites

Pay rate: Negotiable

Are you a confident Employee Relations professional who thrives on resolving complex issues, influencing change, and creating fair, positive workplace cultures? We’re looking for a Regional Employee Relations Advisor to join our team and play a key role in shaping employee experiences across multiple Midlands locations.

In this role, you’ll deliver expert employee and labour relations support, ensuring best practice, legal compliance, and a consistent, people-first approach. You’ll work with minimal supervision, handling complex cases, advising leaders, and helping drive a culture built on fairness, wellbeing, and trust.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Regional Employee Relations Advisor, you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor on complex employee and labour relations matters
• Interpret employment law and best practice, providing clear, practical guidance
• Ensure consistent application of policies across your region
• Investigate and resolve complaints, grievances, and conflicts fairly and promptly
• Ensure all actions align with legal requirements and internal policies

Lead and Oversee Investigations

• Review investigations into potential legal or regulatory breaches
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation

Drive Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Identify risks and work proactively with HR and Legal to address them
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and reporting requirements
• Design and deliver training on employee relations, policies, and compliance topics
• Support managers and HR teams to build confidence and capability
• Contribute to the creation and review of ER policies and procedures
• Ensure alignment with legislation and industry best practice
• Support collective bargaining negotiations
• Advise on union engagement, works council processes, and organisational change

Employee Separations

• Provide expert guidance on separation processes and legislation
• Support severance calculations, documentation, and best practice exits

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be an experienced ER professional who can confidently navigate complex and sensitive situations, build strong relationships, and provide commercially sound advice. You’ll be comfortable working across multiple sites and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.