Employee Relations Specialist: Investigations & Leader Coaching

Fresenius Medical Care; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert guidance and support across a broad range of employee relations activities. This is a full-time, 37.5hrs per week hybrid role with the head office based in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire.

You will partner with managers, HR colleagues, legal teams, and employee representatives to ensure fair, compliant people practices and manage sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgement.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Human Resources, Business, Employment Law, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in Employee Relations, HR Business Partnering, or a generalist HR role.
• Strong understanding of employment law, employee relations practices, and HR policies.
• Experience managing complex investigations and sensitive employee matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including performance, disciplinary, grievance, and policy-related issues.
• Lead complex and sensitive workplace investigations, ensuring fair and compliant outcomes.
• Partner with managers and business leaders to resolve employee issues and support effective people management.
• Advise on performance improvement plans, disciplinary processes, and employment-related decisions.
• Coach leaders on employee relations best practices and handling difficult conversations.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to manage and resolve cases effectively.
• Support Works Council and union consultations, negotiations, and employee representative engagement where required.
• Identify root causes of workplace concerns and recommend practical solutions to improve engagement and performance.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure compliance with HR processes and service standards.
• Deliver training and guidance on employee relations and workplace policies as needed.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

HR business partnering

Discretion and judgement

Influence managers

Education

Degree-level HR/Business/Employment Law

Tools

HR systems

Case management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert guidance and support across a broad range of employee relations activities. This is a full-time, 37.5hrs per week hybrid role with the head office based in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire.

You will partner with managers, HR colleagues, legal teams, and employee representatives to ensure fair, compliant people practices and manage sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgement.