ER Specialist

Huntress; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress is seeking an experienced HR professional to join as an ER Specialist in Bracknell. You will own employee relations matters, conduct workplace investigations, and advise managers through challenging conversations while ensuring adherence to UK employment law.

Travel to UK sites for investigations and face-to-face support, plus involvement in HR projects and policy development across the UK. A hands-on, visible HR presence across sites is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HR experience with a focus on employee relations and case management.
• Experience conducting investigations and managing disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Ability to advise and coach managers through sensitive employee issues.
• Willingness to travel to UK sites for investigations and onsite support.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best HR practice.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence matters.
• Conduct workplace investigations, gather evidence, interview parties and document findings.
• Advise and coach managers through complex or sensitive employee matters.
• Travel to UK sites to investigate concerns and provide face-to-face HR support.
• Ensure timely, professional handling in line with legislation and internal policies.
• Identify ER risks and propose practical solutions.
• Support day-to-day HR queries and lifecycle processes.
• Contribute to HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigation experience

Case management

UK employment law

Communication skills

Travel to UK sites

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional with a strong focus on employee relations, who is confident managing investigations, handling sensitive cases and providing hands‑on support to managers and employees.

This is a varied, business‑facing role for someone who enjoys being close to the action, building relationships across the business and providing a visible HR presence at different sites. You'll take ownership of employee relations matters, support managers through challenging situations and ensure cases are handled fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation and company policies.

Alongside your core ER responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to wider HR activities, projects and process improvements across the UK, with occasional involvement in European HR initiatives.

Job Title

ER Specialist

Location

Bracknell

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Managing employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management
• Conducting workplace investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing relevant parties and documenting findings
• Advising and coaching managers through complex and sensitive employee matters, including formal meetings and difficult conversations
• Travelling to UK sites to investigate concerns, attend meetings and provide face‑to‑face HR support
• Ensuring cases are managed promptly, professionally and in line with employment legislation and internal policies
• Identifying potential ER risks and recommending appropriate, practical solutions
• Supporting day‑to‑day HR queries and employee lifecycle processes
• Contributing to HR projects, policy development, employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a hands‑on HR role with a strong emphasis on employee relations and case management
• Experience conducting investigations and managing disciplinary, grievance and performance‑related matters
• Confidence advising managers, challenging them where necessary and guiding them through difficult people decisions
• Comfortable travelling to UK sites to provide a visible and accessible HR presence
• Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Excellent communication, investigation and problem‑solving skills
• A proactive, pragmatic approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and see cases through to resolution
• Strong judgement, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.