ER Advisor

Michael Page; Woking; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an ER Advisor to own complex employee relations matters across a multi-site organisation. You will report to the HR Director and provide practical ER advice while coaching managers at all levels. The role sits within a busy HR team in a fast-paced environment.

You will support disciplinary and grievance processes, performance and absence management, and ensure policy compliance. The position is hybrid with office presence required at least three days per week in the

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Extensive ER experience handling cases from start to finish.
• Proven ability to coach managers and advise across multiple sites.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• TUPE experience would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Offer professional advice on employee relations matters including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Assist managers with performance management and absence management cases.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
• Provide training and coaching to managers on HR policies and ER topics.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues on initiatives and projects.
• Support organisational change and restructuring where required.
• Work across multiple sites and build relationships with operational teams.
• Analyse ER trends and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with HR Director on wider people issues.

Skills

Employment law

ER experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Disciplinary & grievance procedures

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

• 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