HR Advisor - Employee Relations

Hays; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to join their dynamic team in London. In this role, you will handle complex employee relations cases and provide expert guidance to managers. Your contributions will help shape a positive workplace culture and ensure compliance with policies. With a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact employee experience significantly. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including a hybrid working model, generous holiday allowance, and professional development support. Join a respected leader in the biosciences and engineering sector and make a difference in the lives of employees.

Benefits

27-days holiday

Hybrid policy - 2/3 days in the office

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to sports facilities

Professional membership subscription

Flexible working hours

Market-leading pension scheme

Parking on site

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of employee relations and complex case resolution.
• Excellent communication and simplification of complex information.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach managers on employee relations and best practices.
• Manage projects to improve employee experience and compliance.

Skills

Employee Relations

Communication Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

MS SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Your new company
My client is a leading organisation in their field with a world-renowned reputation. Their areas of speciality include biosciences and engineering, driving innovation and improving quality of life.
Your new role
You will be part of a large team of HR professionals and work as a specialist HR Advisor focussing on low volume but complex employee relation cases. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Advise, guide, and coach managers to help deliver the vision and mission of the organisation.
• Provide expert advice and support on employee relations (ER) cases from start to finish.
• Coach managers on best practices in: contractual matters, effective communication, team motivation and development
• Support the development and continuous improvement of people procedures
• Manage a portfolio of projects and initiatives to: provide tools, data, and guidance and improve the employee experience
• Ensure all interactions with employees are fair, process-aligned, and legally compliant.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous in-depth knowledge of employee relations and possess a real passion for working on complex cases through to resolution.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to listen and simplify complex information.
• Independent worker: managing and prioritising deadlines and then delivering results and solutions.
• Confident with systems and data; experience with MS SharePoint and Power BI is a bonus.
• An ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, including customers and colleagues.
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative and respectful environment.

What you'll get in return
If successful in securing the position, you will receive an excellent benefits package including:

• 27-days holiday
• Hybrid policy - 2/3 days in the office
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to sports facilities
• Professional membership subscription

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Your new company
My client is a leading organisation in their field with a world-renowned reputation. Their areas of speciality include biosciences and engineering, driving innovation and improving quality of life.
Your new role
You will be part of a large team of HR professionals and work as a specialist HR Advisor focussing on low volume but complex employee relation cases. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Advise, guide, and coach managers to help deliver the vision and mission of the organisation.
• Provide expert advice and support on employee relations (ER) cases from start to finish.
• Coach managers on best practices in: contractual matters, effective communication, team motivation and development

• Support the development and continuous improvement of people procedures
• Manage a portfolio of projects and initiatives to: provide tools, data, and guidance and improve the employee experience
• Ensure all interactions with employees are fair, process-aligned, and legally compliant.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous in-depth knowledge of employee relations and possess a real passion for working on complex cases through to resolution.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to listen and simplify complex information.
• Independent worker: managing and prioritising deadlines and then delivering results and solutions.
• Confident with systems and data; experience with MS SharePoint and Power BI is a bonus.
• An ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, including customers and colleagues.
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative and respectful environment.

What you'll get in return
If successful in securing the position, you will receive an excellent benefits package including:

• 27-days holiday
• Hybrid policy - 2/3 days in the office
• Flexible working hours
• Market-leading pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Parking on site
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to sports facilities
• Professional membership subscription

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Desired Skills and Experience

HR Advisor, Employee Relations, HR Generalist, HR Officer

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

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