HR Advisor

Morson Edge; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A large UK organization is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join their team in Manchester. This permanent position involves complex casework, providing advice on employer relations, and coaching managers on employment issues. The ideal candidate will manage grievances and disciplinary cases effectively while fostering strong relationships with union representatives. The role offers a hybrid working model with one day per week in the office and competitive salary of up to £42,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong experience within complex casework including TUPE.
• Ability to manage grievance, disciplinary & appeals effectively.
• Experience in providing training on employer relations.

Responsibilities

• Coach and guide managers on Employment issues.
• Provide pragmatic Employer Relations advice aligned with values.
• Manage case workload ensuring timely grievance handling.
• Create relationships with union reps for effective communication.
• Ensure clear documentation on case management systems.
• Liaise with ACAS for conciliations and minimize risks.

Skills

Complex casework experience

Coaching and guiding managers

Pragmatic Employer Relations advice

Case Management system proficiency

Relationship building with union representatives

Job description

I am currently partnering with a large UK wide organisation who are looking for a Senior / HR Advisor to join their team on a permanent basis.

This role is reporting into the Employee Relations Manager.

Strong experience within complex casework including TUPE is essential.

Salary up to £42,000 PA.

Hybrid working. 1 day working per week in Manchester, the rest remote.

Job Accountabilities:

• Working with Managers within my business area, coaching and guiding them in relation to Employment issues ensuring they have the skills to manage colleagues effectively
• I provide pragmatic Employer Relations advice that is in line with our organisational values and expectations of performance
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• I mange my case load effectively ensuring that grievance, disciplinary & appeals are dealt with in a timely manner and all case notes / letters are clear
• I provide updates and reports to my key stakeholders so that they understand where we are on cases within their area of responsibility including themes and patterns
• I create robust relationships with our union representatives to ensure that any of their queries are responded to and guidance is given where needed
• I look after an update our people polices ensuring that they reflect the internal and external environments in regard to Employer Relations (including any new employment legislation)
• My cases are completely updated on the Case Management systems, notes are clear so that anyone could pick up the case if required
• I liaise with ACAS in terms of conciliations and ensure that any risk is mitigated and colleagues are kept up to date with progress
• I escape cases where they need to be escalated to Senior Management to ensure that they are managed effectively and I get support where I need it
• Where colleagues are suspended there is a plan in terms of the investigation and I work with the management team to identify key managers involved in the process
• I work with my business mangers providing training across all areas of employer relations to build their skills and capability
• I create business cases for basic restructures, ensuring the people processes is managed effectively end to end
• I ensure all ELI data is assessed in relation to TUPE transfers and provide measures letters working with the Business Partnering team / project leads

Please send over applications to: (url removed)