ER Advisor

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited is assisting a well-established Liverpool employer to recruit an HR Advisor / Employee Relations Specialist. You will provide expert ER guidance, handle disciplinary and absence cases, and support managers with practical, fair solutions.

Based in Liverpool with hybrid working (3 days in the office), you will contribute to policy updates, record keeping and case reviews, helping sustain a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR advisory or employee relations role.
• Experience managing or supporting a varied ER caseload.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• The confidence to advise managers and constructively challenge where needed.
• Strong written communication and accurate documentation skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive information.
• A balanced, practical and people-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management cases.
• Support cases from initial assessment through to resolution, tracking progress and maintaining clear records.
• Guide managers through investigations, formal meetings and appeals.
• Prepare and review case documentation, correspondence and outcome letters.
• Advise on the application of HR policies and employment legislation.
• Coordinate occupational health referrals and support return-to-work arrangements.
• Encourage early intervention and informal resolution where appropriate.
• Coach managers on effective conversations and employee relations procedures.
• Review case trends and suggest improvements to reduce recurring issues.
• Support policy updates and wider People team projects.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Disciplinary & grievances

Policy interpretation

Coaching managers

Job description

HR Advisor / Employee Relations Specialist

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Working arrangements: Hybrid - 3 days in the office

Our client, a well-established organisation in Liverpool, is recruiting an HR Advisor / ER Specialist to provide employee relations advice and support across the business.

This opportunity would suit an experienced HR Advisor or Employee Relations Advisor who enjoys managing cases, coaching managers and finding practical solutions to workplace issues.

The Role:

As part of a collaborative People function, you'll support a varied employee relations caseload and help managers navigate sensitive situations. You'll combine a sound understanding of HR procedures with an approachable communication style, ensuring matters are handled fairly and consistently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice on disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management cases.
• Support cases from initial assessment through to resolution, tracking progress and maintaining clear records.
• Guide managers through investigations, formal meetings and appeals.
• Prepare and review case documentation, correspondence and outcome letters.
• Advise on the application of HR policies and employment legislation.
• Coordinate occupational health referrals and support return-to-work arrangements.
• Encourage early intervention and informal resolution where appropriate.
• Coach managers on effective conversations and employee relations procedures.
• Review case trends and suggest improvements to reduce recurring issues.
• Support policy updates and wider People team projects.

About You:

• Proven experience in an HR advisory or employee relations role.
• Experience managing or supporting a varied ER caseload.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• The confidence to advise managers and constructively challenge where needed.
• Strong written communication and accurate documentation skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive information.
• A balanced, practical and people-focused approach.

Why Apply?

You’ll join a supportive HR team where you can use your employee relations knowledge, strengthen management capability and contribute to improvements in the employee experience. The salary range reflects the opportunity to consider candidates with differing levels of relevant HR advisory and ER experience.

Salary & Working Arrangements:

£35,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience.
Hybrid working with 3 days in the Liverpool office.
A collaborative People team and a varied employee relations remit.