ER Advisor

Wolseley UK; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant in Warwick is seeking an experienced ER Advisor to manage complex employee relations cases and provide support to managers. The role offers competitive salary plus bonuses and excellent benefits, including hybrid working and a generous pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have ER advisory experience and a strong understanding of employment law. Join a company that values its people and promotes professional development through its Talent Guild.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave increasing with service

Generous pension scheme

Bonuses

Healthcare access

Discounts

Qualifications

• Previous ER Advisory experience managing complex cases like disciplinaries and grievances.
• Strong understanding of employment law and legislative changes.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases including disciplinary, grievance, and sickness absence.
• Provide advice to managers on a wide range of ER matters.
• Update employee relations records on the HALO system.

Skills

ER Advisory experience

Understanding of employment law

Relationship building

Written and verbal communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Salary

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

ER Advisor – Warwick or Ripon – HR

So, who are we? We are Wolseley - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award‑winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention?

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity/adoption leave, and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme, and more!

Responsibilities

• Working in a fast‑paced environment, managing a number of complex cases at any one time, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness absence and attendance, bullying and harassment, whistleblowing, and appeals
• Providing comprehensive advice to managers on a wide range of ER matters
• Providing advice and information to line managers and employees in relation to all HR policy and procedures, ensuring consistency of application throughout the business
• Maintaining and updating employee relations records on the casework HALO ticketing system and employee files.

This is a full‑time, permanent role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer flexibility around hybrid working, with 2 days per week from home.

Qualifications

• Previous ER Advisory experience and experience managing complex cases such as disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, and long‑term sickness absence
• A strong understanding of employment law and legislative changes
• To be able to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to draft appropriate, legally compliant letters and correspondence in response to ER issues
• To be able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please be aware that we are extending the application period for this role until the new year. Consequently, interviews will not be held until then. Rest assured, we will review your application, but this process may take a bit longer than usual. If you don’t hear from us right away, please don’t worry. In the meantime, we hope you have a wonderful festive break!