HR Advisor

Techtronic Industries - TTI; Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Group Life Assurance

Annual Gym Allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via Benefits Hub

On-site restaurant and coffee shop

Job summary

Techtronic Industries (TTI) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor with a strong focus on employee relations. You will report to the HR Business Partner and act as the ER subject matter expert across the organisation, delivering practical guidance while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and policies.

Based in the UK, the role involves managing complex casework, policy development, and collaboration with stakeholders to drive positive employee relations and business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Advisory or Employee Relations role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR policies.
• Experience delivering training and coaching to managers.
• Ability to manage sensitive investigations and complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert on employee relations and UK employment law, providing pragmatic advice to managers.
• Lead and manage end-to-end resolution of ER matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management.
• Coach and develop managers to strengthen capability in people management.
• Design and deliver manager training and toolkits for best practices in HR.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Coaching managers

HR policy development

Training design

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Workday or HRIS

Job description

Techtronic Industries (TTI) is a world leader in cordless technology spanning power tools, accessories, hand tools, outdoor power equipment, as well as floorcare & cleaning products. Our focus is on end-users that range from professionals in the industrial, construction and infrastructure sectors to DIYers in home improvement, repair, and maintenance. TTI’s powerful brand portfolio includes MILWAUKEE®, RYOBI®, AEG® - recognized worldwide for their deep heritage and innovative product platforms of superior quality. The company maintains a global manufacturing and product development footprint, with record world-wide sales of approximately US$15.2 billion and around 50,000 employees in 2026. Hiring exceptional people is a top focus at TTI. This drives a high-performance culture across all levels of our organization and helps to achieve our vision of being number one in the industries we serve. Our unique high-speed decision-making process supports our acute focus on developing superior products and meeting high customer expectations. We view our winning culture as a competitive advantage that powers our growth.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor with a strong focus on employee relations to join our HR team, reporting to the Human Resources Business Partner.

The purpose of this role is to provide trusted, high-quality employee relations support and guidance to managers and key stakeholders across the organisation. As the first point of contact for a wide range of people matters, you will deliver practical, commercially focused advice while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

Working within a busy and collaborative HR team, you will act as the employee relations subject matter expert, managing complex and sensitive casework, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, and organisational change matters. You will also contribute to the development and review of HR policies and procedures, support management capability, and help drive positive employee relations and business outcomes across the organisation.

As part of working for TTi, we offer many exciting benefits! It’s our people that are crucial to the success of our business and therefore we offer a vast range of comprehensive benefits to our team.

• Free on-site parking at the office

• A non-contractual work from home option (ideally on successful completion of first 3 months of employment)

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Private Medical & Dental Insurance

• Group Life Assurance Benefits

• Annual Gym Allowance

• Discounted Milwaukee and Ryobi products

• Access to our TTi Benefits Hub which includes discounts with many high street retailers

• Support towards Eye Sight Tests for DSE use

• On-site 3rd party restaurant and coffee shop in our offices

As well as the above benefits, the wellbeing of our employees is of utmost importance to us and we offer an Employee Assistance Programme, giving employees access to a confidential helpline 24/7.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert on employee relations and UK employment law, providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice and guidance to managers and stakeholders on the full range of people matters.

• Lead and manage the end-to-end resolution of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, absence management, flexible working, conduct, workplace conflict, organisational change and other complex and sensitive matters.

• Coach and develop managers to strengthen their capability, confidence and consistency in managing people matters.

• Design and deliver manager training, guidance and toolkits to promote best practices and effective application of people management measures.

• Review, develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and documentation, driving continuous improvement to ensure compliance, efficiency and a positive employee experience.

• Monitor changes in employment legislation, case law and best practice to proactively identify risks, opportunities and required policy or procedural changes.

• Prepare and review formal documentation, including investigation reports, outcome letters, consultation materials, settlement agreements and tribunal related correspondence where required.

• Manage DSARs, legal enquiries and employment-related matters, working independently or with internal and external stakeholders as required.

• Support statutory people reporting, including Gender Pay Gap (GPG) reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submission.

• Liaise with Occupational Health providers, referencing agencies and other external partners to support employee lifecycle, absence management and compliance requirements.

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations records, ensuring effective case management, timely resolution and GDPR compliance.

• Manage HR inbox enquiries, providing timely advice, guidance and escalation where appropriate.

• Analyse employee relations trends and data, identifying risks and opportunities to improve the employee experience and management effectiveness.

• Lead and manage the leaver process, conducting exit interviews, analysing feedback, and escalating key themes alongside actionable recommendations for improvements.

• Support organisational change activities, including restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers and consultation processes.

• Collaborate with HR colleagues and stakeholders to deliver HR projects, employee engagement, wellbeing and wider people initiatives.

• Support the effective use and continuous improvement of HR systems and processes.

• Build strong relationships across the business, acting as a trusted advisor on employee relations and people matters.

• Partner with HR colleagues and business stakeholders to support wellbeing and employee engagement measures, learning initiatives, and H&S programmes across the business.

• Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the HR function and wider business objectives.

About you:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience (at least 4-5 years) in an HR Advisory or Employee Relations Specialist role, ideally within a retail, FMCG, or similarly fast-paced environment.

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations best practice, and HR policies and procedures.

• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to produce accurate reports, analyse people data, and generate meaningful insights to support business decision‑making.

• Experience using HR systems and databases, with Workday or similar HRIS experience desirable.

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands and work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines.

• High levels of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence when handling confidential and sensitive matters.

• Experience in design and delivery of training.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with HR colleagues and operational stakeholders to deliver value‑added people initiatives, projects, and business objectives.

• Willingness to undertake occasional travel to support business and stakeholder requirements.

This is primarily an office‑based role with a non‑contractual option to work from home up to two days per week, subject to business needs. Given the nature of employee relations activity, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain flexibility and attend the office as required to effectively support managers, employees, investigations, hearings, and other ER related matters.

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At TTI, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and grow. If you’re looking to join a forward‑thinking company that values collaboration, innovation, and impact — we’d love to hear from you.

Visit https://www.ttigroup.com to find out more about us