ER Consultant

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic benefits package

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Consultant in Leicester. This hybrid role offers £45,000 plus a fantastic benefits package and the chance to influence people outcomes across a dynamic business.

You will provide expert ER guidance, support managers with disciplinary, grievance and change processes, and work with the HR team to drive fair, legally compliant solutions while delivering business-focused advice.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employee Relations within large, complex or regulated environments.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience supporting business change and consultation activity.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to balance commercial objectives with employee experience.
• Confident working independently while collaborating with the HR team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters.
• Partner with managers to support disciplinary, grievance, absence and conduct cases.
• Lead and support consultation processes related to organisational change and redeployment.
• Deliver practical, risk-based advice in line with current employment legislation.
• Analyse ER trends and identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce risk.
• Develop strong relationships across the business, acting as a trusted HR advisor.
• Contribute to wider people projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Change management

Coaching

Communication

HR teamwork

Job description

Employee Relations Consultant

Leicester | Hybrid Working | £45,000 + Fantastic Benefits Package

Employee Relations is at the heart of every successful organisation. If you're an experienced ER professional who enjoys solving complex people challenges, building trusted relationships with leaders, and providing commercially focused advice, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We're partnering with a leading organisation seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to support managers across a varied and dynamic business. You'll be the go-to expert for all things ER, helping leaders navigate sensitive situations while ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.

This is a role where you'll have real influence. You'll work closely with stakeholders at all levels, contribute to business change initiatives, and play a key role in shaping positive employee experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters.
• Partner with managers to support disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence and conduct cases.
• Lead and support consultation processes related to organisational change, restructures and redeployment activity.
• Deliver practical, risk-based advice in line with current employment legislation.
• Analyse ER trends and identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce risk.
• Develop strong relationships across the business, acting as a trusted HR advisor.
• Contribute to wider people projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

We are seeking be an experienced Employee Relations specialist who can confidently manage complex casework and influence stakeholders at all levels.

To be considered you will have:

• A strong background in Employee Relations within a large, complex or regulated environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience supporting business change and consultation activity.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• The ability to balance commercial objectives with a positive employee experience.
• Confidence working independently while collaborating effectively with the wider HR team

If you're looking for a role where your ER expertise can genuinely add value and drive positive business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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