HR Advisor - Employee Relations

Cadent Gas; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is seeking a HR Advisor for the Employee Relations Team in Peterborough. The role involves guiding management through employee relations cases, ensuring fair application of policies, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a strong background in employee relations and hold CIPD Level 5 qualifications. Competitive benefits include an annual bonus, pension scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension Scheme double matched up to 18%

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Career development with funded learning options

Flexible working options

Generous family policies

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing employee relations (ER) cases.
• Strong understanding of ACAS guidelines and HR best practices.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of ER cases including disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Produce and analyse Management Information (MI) to identify trends.
• Provide expert guidance to managers across the East of England Network.

Skills

Confident communicator

Resilient

Well-organised

Customer-focused

Tech Savvy

Education

CIPD Level 5

Working towards CIPD Level 7

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Be the Trusted Voice in Employee Relations at Cadent

Base Location: Nearest Cadent office/site in East of England Network - 2-3 days per week on site/office. Plus Ansty Head Office near Coventry (CV7 9JU) 2-3 times per month for team meetings & collaboration.

Overview

Are you driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people\'s working lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment where your expertise can shape outcomes and influence workplace culture? At Cadent, we\'re looking for a HR Advisor for the Employee Relations Team who\'s not only passionate about fair and consistent people practices, but also ready to be a trusted partner to our managers and a champion for our people.

In this pivotal role, you\'ll be at the heart of our employee relations activity, guiding leaders through complex and sensitive cases with confidence and clarity. From disciplinary and grievance matters to absence management and performance improvement, your insight will help ensure our policies are applied fairly, consistently, and in line with best practice. You\'ll play a key role in driving continuous improvement, enhancing the employee experience, and strengthening the reputation of our People team across the organisation.

Why You\'ll Love This Role

• Employee Relations Casework- Support a wide range of employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, and probationary reviews.
• Regional Impact- Support managers across the East of England Network, building strong relationships and delivering expert guidance.
• On-the-Ground Support- Travel to East of England sites 2-3 times per week and to Ansty Head Office 2-3 times per month for team collaboration. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.
• Insight & Reporting- Produce and analyse Management Information (MI) to identify trends and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Team- Be part of a close-knit team of 7 ER Advisors, working within the network alongside our Operations teams, HR Business Partners and the wider People team.
• Customer-Focused Delivery- Provide timely, professional advice and ensure real-time updates are provided through our systems.
• Drive Improvement- Contribute to process reviews and feedback loops to enhance the employee experience and streamline case handling.

What you will bring

• Experience- Proven track record in managing ER, absence and other cases, supporting formal meetings and hearings (essential requirement).
• Knowledge- Strong understanding of ACAS guidelines, HR best practice, and employment law.
• Qualifications- CIPD Level 5 (essential); ideally working towards or willing to work towards CIPD Level 7 (funding support may be available for the right candidate).
• Mobility- This is a mobile role requiring regular travel across the East of England Network and to Head Office near Coventry. A full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• Skills- Confident communicator, resilient and well-organised, with a strong customer focus. Able to work at pace, manage multiple priorities, and adapt effectively to change.
• Tech Savvy- Competent in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ready to Make a Difference? Join us as a HR Advisor - Employee Relations and help shape a fair, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. Your expertise will support our commitment to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement across Cadent.

What\'s in It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that\'s why we\'re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life\'s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don\'t meet every requirement? No problem! If you\'re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn\'t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application - you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities - Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men\'s Engagement Network (M.E.N) - can\'t wait to welcome you!

What\'s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

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