Employee Relations Specialist – 6 months

Henlee Resourcing & Consulting Limited; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist HR consultancy is looking for an Employee Relations Specialist for an initial 6-month contract. The successful candidate will manage employee relations cases, provide guidance to managers, and support organisational change initiatives. Strong ER skills and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law are essential. The role is based in Swindon with a flexible working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in an Employee Relations/HR advisory role.
• Proven track record of managing complex employee relations cases.
• Experience supporting managers during organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of employee relations matters.
• Provide advice and coaching on complex ER issues.
• Draft and review case documentation.
• Ensure consistent application of policies.
• Support change management processes.

Skills

Strong employee relations skills

Up to date knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to assess risk

Excellent organisational skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Job description

Overview

Employee Relations Specialist – 6 months

Ref LKB00670

Contract • Full Time

Swindon, UK

Employee Relations Specialist – 6 months

Ref LKB00670

Henlee Resourcing is working in partnership with this niche Business with its HQ in central Swindon (near the train / bus stations or parking), to recruit an experienced Employee Relations Specialist on an initial 6 month FTC. The role can be full time (35 hours) or a min 28 hours be that over 4 or 5 days – also the possibility of a 9 day fortnight. We are looking for you to be working in the office for 3 days per week in central Swindon.

Reporting to and supporting a superb HR Manager, you will partner with managers across the business on the whole array of employee relations case work as well as consultations as a result of restructuring and potential redundancies, ensuring issues are resolved fairly, consistently and in line with employment law and company policy.

About the role and key responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of employee relations matters (e.g., investigations, disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, probation and appeals), ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes from start to finish
• Provide sound, risk-based advice and coaching to managers on complex ER issues
• Draft and review case documentation (e.g. letters, notes, reports)
• Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures, balancing business needs with fair outcomes
• Identify potential risks, escalating appropriately with clear recommendations
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to HR reporting
• Support change management processes, including restructures, consultations and organisational development initiatives
• Support wider HR activity during the change programme as needed

About you and your skills / experience:

• Strong employee relations skills as well as up to date, practical knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice and their practical application in an organisational context
• Demonstrable experience in an ER / HR / people advisory role, providing guidance to managers on the range of employee matters
• Proven track record of independently managing complex employee relations cases including investigations, disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, consultations, restructuring and redundancy
• Experience of supporting and advising managers and employees during organisational change programmes with a strong focus on supporting the consultation process
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels
• Ability to assess risk, balance business needs, employee experience and legal compliance
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Pragmatic, solution-focused mindset
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with discretion
• Resilient, steady and able to work under pressure

If you are looking for a challenging ER focussed role, possess the above skills / experience, can start ASAP and can commit to an initial 6 month term, we are keen to hear from you ASAP.

Henlee Resourcing is a specialist full service human resources recruitment consultancy operating across the South West, M3, M4 and M5 corridors.