ER Advisor

Michael Page HR; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page HR is partnering with a multi-site organisation to recruit an experienced ER Advisor who will own complex employee relations matters, advise managers, and ensure compliance.

You will report to the HR Director, provide practical guidance on disciplinary and grievance procedures, and coach across levels of the business in a hybrid pattern with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in an ER-focused HR Advisor or Senior ER role.
• Practical, commercially minded and solutions-focused.
• Experience handling employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• TUPE experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience within logistics, transport, aviation, manufacturing, facilities, hospitality, healthcare or similar sector advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Offer professional advice and support on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Assist managers in handling performance management and absence management cases.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and documentation.
• Provide training and coaching to managers on HR policies and employee relations topics.
• Collaborate with other HR team members on initiatives and projects.
• Support organisational change and restructuring where required.
• Work across multiple sites and build strong relationships with operational teams.
• Analyse employee relations trends and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with the HR Director on wider people matters.

Skills

Employment law

ER experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

TUPE experience

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a ER Advisor to take ownership of complex employee relations matters across a multi-site organisation. Reporting to the HR Director, you'll provide practical ER advice and coach managers across all levels of the business.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation operating across multiple sites in a fast-paced, operational environment. Due to continued growth and restructuring, they are looking to strengthen their HR team with an experienced ER Advisor.

Description

• Offer professional advice and support on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Assist managers in handling performance management and absence management cases.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and documentation.
• Provide training and coaching to managers on HR policies and employee relations topics.
• Collaborate with other HR team members on initiatives and projects.
• Support organisational change and restructuring where required
• Work across multiple sites and build strong relationships with operational teams
• Analyse employee relations trends and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with the HR Director on wider people matters

Profile

A successful ER Advisor should have:

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong experience in an ER-focused HR Advisor or Senior ER role.
• Practical, commercially minded and solutions-focused.
• Experience handling employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• TUPE experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience within logistics, transport, aviation, manufacturing, facilities, hospitality, healthcare or a similar sector would be advantageous.

Job Offer

Salary: Up to £45,000

Location: Woking

Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office