HR Advisor (Employee Relations)

Pantalent; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic HR consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will manage a varied caseload, coach managers, and ensure compliance with UK employment law. Candidates should have proven ER experience in complex organizations and strong communication skills. This role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary with flexible benefits.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven ER experience in large, complex organisations.
• Strong ability to manage multiple complex cases.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation and ACAS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse ER caseload independently.
• Coach and train managers to resolve employee relations issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide expert advice on ER.

Skills

Employee Relations

Mediation

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Empathy

Job description

ER Advisor

6-month FTC

Based in Central London - Hybrid working

Paying c.£45,000 + benefits

Start ASAP!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employee Relations professional to join a dynamic HR team, providing expert guidance and support across the full employee lifecycle. This role offers the chance to make a real impact, working closely with managers and employees to foster positive workplace relationships and ensure a high-quality service.

The Role
The Employee Relations Specialist will take ownership of a varied caseload, covering matters such as disciplinaries, capability issues, grievances, sickness absence, flexible working requests, and investigations. They will also contribute to organisational change projects, including mergers and acquisitions.

A key part of the role will involve coaching and developing managers to confidently manage ER matters, helping to build a culture of fairness, transparency, and collaboration.

The successful candidate will work closely with HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence, and legal teams to ensure compliance with UK employment law and ACAS guidelines, while influencing strategic decisions through insightful reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse ER caseload independently, ensuring cases are handled promptly and professionally.
• Coach and train managers to resolve employee relations issues effectively and in line with best practice.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide expert advice on ER and employment law.
• Maintain and update HR/ER policies to ensure legal compliance.
• Design and deliver ER-related training sessions.
• Produce case tracking and reporting to inform strategic decision-making.

About You

• Proven ER experience in large, complex, matrix organisations.
• Strong ability to manage multiple complex cases with empathy and professionalism.
• Skilled in mediation and conflict resolution.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation and ACAS guidelines.
• Confident communicator, capable of influencing at all levels, including executives.

The Offer
This is a 6-month fixed term contract offering hybrid working, with the requirement to be within a commutable distance of London. Alongside a competitive salary, there is a flexible benefits package to suit individual needs.

If you are an Employee Relations expert who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys building strong relationships, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference.

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