HR Advisor

Lincoln Motor Company; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford is seeking an HR Advisor to support employee relations cases at the Dunton Campus (Essex) or Dagenham. The role focuses on intake, investigation, and resolution of disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has a degree in HR or related field and 1–3 years in HR advisory/ER, with strong communication and organisational skills. UK employment law understanding and confidentiality are essential; Ford offers flexible working

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years experience in a HR Advisory / Employee Relations role; working with Trade Unions preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to handle difficult conversations sensitively.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail in documentation and case tracking.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Basic understanding of UK employment law and ACAS guidance; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support in managing employee relations cases from intake to resolution.
• Prepare case documentation, investigation notes, and formal correspondence with strict confidentiality.
• Track case progress, timelines, and outcomes; escalate risks to senior ER colleagues as needed.
• Assist investigations by gathering evidence, arranging hearings, and liaising with witnesses and managers.
• Build knowledge of UK employment law and Ford's ER policies to ensure fair and compliant handling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as Occupational Health, Legal, and people managers on complex ER matters.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Communication skills

Documentation

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in HR or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 years experience 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 InformationThis is a UK
position, applications will only be accepted from current UK employees (FoB employees only).Priority will be given to displaced lateral employees in the first instance.This is a full-time role; however, we are keen to encourage applications from applicants who work flexibly including job-share applicants, who would like to work with another job-share applicant to do this role (even if you currently do not have a job-share partner). The Job Share Connect tool allows you to create your profile and then find a job share match.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.If you are concerned about travelling to site due to disability (or other reason), please contact us @ [e-mail].
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
Location: Dunton Campus (Essex) OR DagenhamWorking Model: Four days on-site each week, with flexibility on attendance days according to business needsDepartment: Human ResourcesReports to: HR Business Advisor / HR ManagerRole OverviewAt 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 a global 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.