Employee Relations Specialist – Hybrid UK

Wade Macdonald; Datchet; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (4 days office

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a busy HR team in Datchet. You will manage a varied portfolio of employee relations matters, provide practical guidance to managers, and ensure issues are handled in line with UK employment law.

The role is hybrid (4 days in the office, 1 day home) with a salary up to £45,000 per annum. CIPD Level 5 is advantageous, and a full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an employee relations or HR advisory role.
• Sound understanding of UK employment law and GDPR.
• Confident in managing complex cases with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievances, absence, redundancy).
• Providing practical guidance to managers on complex people challenges.
• Supporting managers through investigations, hearings and resolution meetings.
• Preparing and reviewing HR documentation for employment-law compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

UK employment law

GDPR

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Wade Macdonald is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a busy HR team in Datchet. You will manage a varied portfolio of employee relations matters, provide practical guidance to managers, and ensure issues are handled in line with UK employment law.

The role is hybrid (4 days in the office, 1 day home) with a salary up to £45,000 per annum. CIPD Level 5 is advantageous, and a full driving licence is required.