HR Advisor

Brook Street; Stretford; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street in Manchester is seeking an experienced HR Advisor with a strong Employee Relations background to lead ER matters and guide managers on complex issues. The role supports the full employee lifecycle and requires practical employment law application across the business.

The position is remote with travel as needed, and offers a salary around £38,000. You will influence outcomes, ensure compliant documentation, and drive fair people practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant Employee Relations experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application in Employee Relations.
• Experience advising and influencing managers on complex ER matters within a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a Drivers License.
• Experience conducting investigations and preparing comprehensive case documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead HR advisor on Employee Relations matters, providing expert guidance to managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, capability, flexible working, and conduct issues.
• Manage a varied ER caseload from initial investigation through to outcome, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Coach and support managers in handling employee relations matters confidently and effectively.
• Provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees on a range of people-related issues.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, and offboarding activities.
• Prepare and review HR documentation, including investigation reports, outcome letters, and formal meeting documentation.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure all employee documentation is compliant and up to date.
• Identify ER trends and provide recommendations to improve employee engagement and reduce risk.
• Support recruitment administration and wider HR initiatives as required.
• Promote a positive employee relations culture through clear communication, consistency, and best practice HR guidance.

Skills

Employee Relations

UK Employment Law

Stakeholder Management

Investigations

HR Advising

Disciplinary & Grievance

Education

CIPD Level 5 (desirable)

Tools

HR Systems

Excel

Job description

HR Advisor - Manchester, UK

Remote Role- Willing to travel to different locations when required.
Monday-Friday | 09:00am-17:30pm
Salary- £38,000

Join a supportive, people-focused organisation in Manchester where HR is valued as a strategic function and where employee relations sits at the heart of the HR function. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional with a strong background in Employee Relations who is confident managing complex ER cases, advising managers, and driving fair, consistent people practices across the business.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as the lead HR advisor on Employee Relations matters, providing expert guidance to managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, capability, flexible working, and conduct issues.
• Manage a varied ER caseload from initial investigation through to outcome, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Coach and support managers in handling employee relations matters confidently and effectively.
• Provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees on a range of people-related issues.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, and offboarding activities.
• Prepare and review HR documentation, including investigation reports, outcome letters, and formal meeting documentation.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure all employee documentation is compliant and up to date.
• Identify ER trends and provide recommendations to improve employee engagement and reduce risk.
• Support recruitment administration and wider HR initiatives as required.
• Promote a positive employee relations culture through clear communication, consistency, and best practice HR guidance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Significant Employee Relations experience is essential, including managing disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, absence management, and conduct cases.
• MUST have a Drivers License
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application in Employee Relations.
• Proven experience advising and influencing managers on complex ER matters within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience conducting investigations and preparing comprehensive case documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge and influence at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple ER cases simultaneously.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel for reporting and case tracking.
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) desirable, or substantial practical HR and ER experience.
• A proactive, commercially aware approach to balancing employee wellbeing with business needs.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced HR Advisor with a strong Employee Relations background who is comfortable managing a high-volume ER caseload independently. You will be confident advising managers on complex people matters, applying employment law in practical situations, and delivering fair, consistent outcomes that support both employees and the wider business.
If you're an HR professional who enjoys supporting managers, improving employee outcomes, and working with confidence across the employee lifecycle, we'd love to hear from you. to take the next step in your HR career in Manchester.