HR Advisor

Ford; Dunton Bassett; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford is seeking an HR Advisor to join the Human Resources function at its Dunton Campus (Essex) or Dagenham site. The role involves hands-on employee relations case work, working with ER practitioners and HR Business Partners, and supporting talent management and HR transformation.

The position supports a four‑day on‑site pattern with flexibility on attendance days based on business needs. You will develop expertise in employee relations, gaining exposure to case management, investigations, and

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Interest or experience in employee relations and case handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support in managing employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, and performance-related matters, from intake through to resolution.
• Prepare case documentation, investigation notes, and formal correspondence with confidentiality.
• Track and monitor case progress and escalate risks to ER colleagues when needed.
• Support investigations by gathering evidence, arranging hearings, and liaising with witnesses and managers.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health, Legal, and people managers on sensitive ER matters.

Skills

Employee relations

Communication

UK employment law

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Dunton Campus (Essex) OR Dagenham
Working Model: Four days on-site each week, with flexibility on attendance days according to business needs
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: HR Business Advisor / HR Manager

Role Overview

At Ford, we’re shaping the future of mobility. As we accelerate our transformation toward electric and connected vehicles, our people are at the heart of driving innovation and change. Our HR function plays a vital role in enabling this transformation, partnering with leaders to build an inclusive, high-performance culture where employees can thrive and grow.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR Advisor to join aglobal organisation undergoing significant transformation. We have roles at both our Dagenham and Dunton sites. You will work closely with experienced ER practitioners and HR Business Partners, gaining hands‑on exposure to case management, employee relations casework, and workplace conflict resolution, while also building broader HR capability across talent management, organisational effectiveness, and HR transformation. This role is ideal for a graduate who wants to develop deep expertise in employee relations as the foundation of a well‑rounded HR career.

• Provide direct support in managing employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, and performance‑related matters, from initial intake through to resolution
• Prepare case documentation, investigation notes, and formal correspondence, ensuring accuracy and strict confidentiality throughout
• Track and monitor case progress, timelines, and outcomes, escalating risks or delays to senior ER colleagues as needed
• Support investigations by helping to gather evidence, arrange hearings, and liaise with witnesses, managers, and employee representatives
• Build working knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS guidance, and Ford’s internal ER policies to ensure cases are handled fairly and compliantly
• Partner with trade union representatives and employee forums where relevant, supporting constructive dialogue and issue resolution
• Support absence management processes, including tracking trends, managing referrals, and assisting with reporting
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Occupational Health, Legal, and people managers on complex or sensitive ER matters
• Contribute to root‑cause analysis of recurring ER issues and help design proactive interventions to reduce case volumes

• Ideally Degree Educated in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in building a career in Employee Relations and HR case management
• 1-3 yearsexperience in a HR Advisory / Employee Relations role working with Trade Unions preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle difficult conversations sensitively and professionally
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail, particularly in documentation and case tracking
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgement
• A calm, fair, and objective approach when supporting employee relations matters
• Analytical mindset with confidence in working with case and HR data
• Basic understanding of, or strong willingness to learn, UK employment law and ACAS best practice
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Right to work in the UK

Additional Information

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.

As part of our pre‑employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions.

This position will be based either at our Dunton Campus in Essex or at our Dagenham site. The successful candidate is expected to attend their designated site four days a week, with flexibility over which days they attend to meet business needs.

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