ER Advisor

Medlock Partners; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlock Partners are seeking a proactive Employee Relations Advisor to join a fast-paced HR team. This hands-on role covers the full employee lifecycle with ~50% project work supporting the ER Manager in setting up a new function and ~50% case work, so there is plenty to take on.

Hybrid working 3 days on site and 2 days from home. Previous ER casework experience is essential, with strong UK employment law knowledge and excellent stakeholder management throughout a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or Employee Relations role
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Confidence handling a range of ER cases in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Manufacturing or operational environment experience preferred
• Experience with Trade Unions essential

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations queries
• Advise managers on disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and capability matters
• Support and manage ER cases through to resolution
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment law
• Assist with policy updates, compliance, and ER reporting
• Coach managers on best practice and employee relations processes
• Build strong relationships across wider business including HR, Legal, Payroll, and operational teams
• Support training sessions and wider HR initiatives

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Disciplinary handling

Confidentiality

Trade Unions experience

Education

CIPD qualified or in progress

Job description

• Hybrid working 3 days a week on site, 2 days working from home
• Salary – Up to £65,000

Medlock Partners are partnering with a fast‑paced business, looking for a proactive and people‑focused Employee Relations Advisor to join a dynamic HR team.

This is a hands‑on role offering exposure to a broad range of employee relations activity, supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. This role will be circa 50% project work, supporting the ER Manager with the set up of this new function, and 50% case work, so lots to get your teeth into.

**Previous experience to ER casework is essential***

Key responsibilities of the Employee Relations Advisor:

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations queries
• Advise managers on disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and capability matters
• Support and manage ER cases through to resolution
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment law
• Assist with policy updates, compliance, and ER reporting
• Coach managers on best practice and employee relations processes
• Build strong relationships across wider business including HR, Legal, Payroll, and operational teams
• Support training sessions and wider HR initiatives

Key requirements for the Employee Relations Advisor:

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or Employee Relations role
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Confidence handling a range of ER cases in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• CIPD qualified or working towards qualification is advantageous
• Manufacturing or operational environment experience is preferred
• Experience with Trade Unions essential

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.