HR Advisor Employee Relations

CMA Recruitment Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A people-focused organisation is seeking an Employee Relations HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Southampton. The role involves providing expert employee relations advice, coaching managers, and supporting HR projects. Candidates should have CIPD Level 5 or above and strong knowledge of UK employment law. This opportunity offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive team culture

Hybrid working model (2-3 days office/home)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a dedicated employee relations advisory role.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employee relations issues including disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Coach managers to handle employee relations issues effectively.
• Support HR projects like policy review and organisational change.

Skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Communication

Problem-solving

Coaching and training

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or above)

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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