ER Specialist / HR Advisor

Hays Human Resources; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an ER Specialist/HR Advisor for a permanent role in Milton Keynes. This position involves providing expert employee relations advice, managing grievance processes, and supporting HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing ER cases and hold a Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience as an ER Specialist or HR Advisor managing ER cases end to end.
• Experience in retail, distribution or similar industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations, contractual matters and HR policies.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance hearings with documentation.
• Monitor employment trends and support HR initiatives.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Policies

Performance Management

Grievance Handling

Contractual Matters

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Excellent permanent ER Specialist / ER Advisor opportunity. Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for employee relations? I am recruiting for a dynamic and fast-paced, commercial organisation, an ER Specialist / HR Advisor who will play a key role in supporting the people and culture team, 5 days a week on site in Milton Keynes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on employee relations, contractual matters, and HR policies in line with legislation and best practice.
• Guide and support managers through performance, conduct, grievance, probation, and absence processes.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance hearings, including drafting documentation and correspondence.
• Build strong relationships across the business to foster a positive employee relations culture.
• Monitor employment trends and support proactive HR initiatives.
• Stay up to date with employment law and HR best practices.
• Implement succession planning.
• Update HR policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For:

• You must have experience as an ER Specialist or HR Advisor who has managed ER cases from end to end and handled high volumes of ER cases.
• You will ideally have experience in retail, distribution or a similar industry.
• You must be qualified to Level 5 of the CIPD or above, or equivalent.

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