Employee Relations Specialist — Proactive ER Advisor

NOTTING HILL GENESIS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance - 4x salary

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Notting Hill Genesis is seeking an ER Specialist to join the People Directorate. You will provide expert advice on employee relations matters, ensuring cases are handled fairly and in line with employment law and organisational values.

Reporting to Senior HR Business Partners and the Centres of Expertise, you will help strengthen capability by supporting early resolution, advise managers, and contribute to proactive ER practice across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing a broad range of ER casework.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Ability to build credible relationships and provide confident, pragmatic advice.
• Strong judgement, resilience and ability to manage sensitive information.
• Experience working in a unionised or representative environment.
• Strong analytical and written skills, with the ability to produce clear information, insight and recommendations.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a broad range of ER casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness absence and other complex matters.
• Provide clear, balanced and pragmatic advice to managers and HR colleagues, supporting consistent and confident decision-making.
• Coach and support managers to build their confidence and capability in managing people issues.
• Analyse case trends and contribute to ER insight, supporting targeted interventions and prevention activity.
• Contribute to the development and communication of ER policies and guidance.
• Work collaboratively across HR to ensure ER insight supports wider workforce and culture priorities.
• Maintain high-quality case documentation, ensuring robust governance and data accuracy.
• Support engagement with Trade Unions and contribute to constructive industrial relations

Skills

ER casework

UK employment law

Relationship building

Judgement & confidentiality

Unionised environment

Analytical writing

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Notting Hill Genesis is seeking an ER Specialist to join the People Directorate. You will provide expert advice on employee relations matters, ensuring cases are handled fairly and in line with employment law and organisational values.

Reporting to Senior HR Business Partners and the Centres of Expertise, you will help strengthen capability by supporting early resolution, advise managers, and contribute to proactive ER practice across the organisation.