HR Adviser

Search; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Leeds seeks an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to manage employee relations issues and provide guidance to managers. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of UK employment law and exceptional communication skills. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 and excellent benefits including healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an employee relations-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of employee relations issues.
• Advising line managers on best practice and employment law.
• Supporting change management processes such as restructures.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Job description

Employee Relations Advisor - Leeds £35,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: Leeds

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee relations? We are working with a well-established organisation in Leeds that's looking to bring on board a confident and knowledgeable Employee Relations Advisor to join their HR team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving positive employee experiences through fair and consistent ER practices.

The Role:

As an Employee Relations Advisor, you'll be the go-to expert for all things ER, providing guidance and support to managers and employees across a range of complex cases. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance
• Advising line managers on best practice and employment law
• Supporting change management processes such as restructures and TUPE
• Working closely with HR Business Partners to ensure consistency and compliance
• Contributing to policy development and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in an employee relations-focused role

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) is highly desirable

Benefits:

Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits
• Ongoing professional development and CIPD support
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will make a real impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career, we'd love to speak with you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.