Employee Relations Specialist - 6 months - full time or 28 hrs

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

Job summary

A niche business in Swindon is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing employee relations matters and providing guidance on complex ER issues. Candidates should have strong UK employment law knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The position requires a hybrid work arrangement with office presence in Swindon at least three days a week.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing employee relations matters.
• Demonstrable experience providing HR guidance to managers.
• Proven track record in handling complex ER cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of employee relations matters.
• Provide risk-based advice to managers on ER issues.
• Draft and review ER case documentation.

Skills

Employee relations skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organisational skills

Risk assessment

Solution-focused mindset

Job description

Overview

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 minimum 28 hours across 4 or 5 days, with the possibility of a 9 day fortnight. The role requires you to be in the office for 3 days per week in central Swindon.

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.