Employee Relations Specialist — Hybrid HR Partner

RAF Association; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 33 days annual leave

Company sick pay & life insurance

Health cashback plan & free virtual GP

Mental health & wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend bonus payments

Subsidised RAFA accommodation breaks

Close to Leicester Forest East Park &

Job summary

RAFAKidz is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist based in Leicester (LE3 1UT) with hybrid working after probation. The role supports managers and leads complex ER matters across the RAFAKidz organisation, ensuring fair processes and compliant practice.

You will be the subject matter expert in employee relations, partnering with senior leaders to shape people practices, manage risk, and promote a positive workplace culture across the charity group.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters.
• Support managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and appeals processes.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations.
• Ensure ER cases are managed in line with legislation and policy.
• Support organisational change initiatives, consultations, restructures and TUPE transfers.
• Develop, review and update HR policies and procedures.
• Coach managers and deliver training to improve management capability.
• Analyse ER trends and data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

UK employment law knowledge

Communication & stakeholder management

Prioritisation & independence

Education

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7 (desirable)

Job description

RAFAKidz is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist based in Leicester (LE3 1UT) with hybrid working after probation. The role supports managers and leads complex ER matters across the RAFAKidz organisation, ensuring fair processes and compliant practice.

You will be the subject matter expert in employee relations, partnering with senior leaders to shape people practices, manage risk, and promote a positive workplace culture across the charity group.