ER Advisor

Hyper Recruitment Solutions LTD; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions LTD is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor for an interim role in Hertfordshire. You will advise managers and employees on complex ER matters, conduct investigations and hearings, and ensure fair, compliant handling of disciplinary, grievance and absence issues.

You will influence management decisions, support organisational changes, and drive continuous improvement within the HR function.

Qualifications

• Experience handling employee relations cases independently.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and ACAS Codes of Practice.
• Ability to manage investigations, hearings and paperwork to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employee relations cases across disciplinary, grievance and absence matters.
• Conduct investigations, hearings and appeals and coach managers.
• Ensure compliant and fair case handling in line with legislation and internal policies.
• Build relationships with managers, employees, and trade unions where applicable.

Skills

ER experience

ACAS knowledge

UK employment law

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

Are you an experienced Employee Relations Advisor looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic HR team? An exciting interim role has arisen for an ER Advisor to join a leading organisation based in the Hertfordshire area. This role offers the chance to work closely with managers and employees, providing pragmatic and risk-based advice to ensure fair and consistent management of employee relations matters.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a broad range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary matters, grievances, performance management, and absence management.
• Conduct investigations, hearings, and appeals, coaching managers on best practices and preparing all associated paperwork.
• Ensure employee relations matters are managed consistently and fairly, in line with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with business managers, employee representatives, and trade unions where applicable.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience handling employee relations cases independently.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and ACAS Codes of Practice.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a challenging environment and is passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture. You will have the opportunity to influence and challenge management decisions, support organisational transformations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the HR function. If you are a credible, resilient, and solutions-focused professional with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Words: Employee Relations / HR Advisor / Interim HR / Disciplinary Management / Grievance Handling / Performance Management / UK Employment Law / ACAS / HR Best Practice / Organisational Change