HR Advisor Employee Relations

CMA Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking an Employee Relations HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed term contract in Southampton. This role involves providing expert advice on employee relations issues, coaching managers, and supporting HR projects in a collaborative team environment. Candidates must possess a CIPD Level 5 qualification and strong knowledge of UK employment law. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive professional environment

Strong team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a dedicated ER advisory role.
• Experience handling complex ER cases through to resolution.
• Experience within a large, multi-site or unionised environment would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely advice to managers on employee relations issues.
• Coach managers to manage ER matters and foster relationships.
• Support HR projects including policy review and organisational change.
• Liaise with Trade Union representatives where appropriate.
• Develop and deliver ER training for line managers.
• Maintain accurate casework records.

Skills

Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law

Confident communicator

Attention to detail

Influence and advise stakeholders

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, people-focused organisation to recruit an Employee Relations HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed term contract, based in Southampton.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative HR team within a complex, multi-site business environment, providing expert advice and guidance across a range of employee relations matters. The role will suit a confident and pragmatic HR professional with strong employment law knowledge and a passion for delivering fair and balanced outcomes.

What will the Employee Relations HR Advisor role involve?

• Provide professional, timely advice to managers on a wide range of employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, performance management and sickness absence
• Coach and upskill managers to confidently manage ER matters and foster positive working relationships within their teams
• Support HR projects including policy review, consultation and organisational change activity
• Liaise with Trade Union representatives and external stakeholders where appropriate
• Contribute to the development and delivery of ER training for line managers
• Maintain accurate casework records and ensure consistency in ER practice across the organisation

Suitable candidate for the Employee Relations HR Advisor vacancy:

• CIPD Level 5 (or above) qualified with proven experience in a dedicated ER advisory role
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and best practice
• Demonstrable experience of handling complex ER cases through to resolution
• Confident communicator able to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working within a large, multi-site or unionised environment would be beneficial
• Calm, pragmatic and solutions-focused, with excellent attention to detail

Additional benefits and information for the Employee Relations HR Advisor role:

• 12-month fixed term contract offering immediate impact within a high-profile organisation
• Hybrid working model (2-3 days office / home)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive, professional environment with strong team culture

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