HR Advisor - Employee Relations

Menzies LLP; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking accountancy and advisory firm as an HR Advisor focusing on Employee Relations. In this dynamic role, you'll provide expert guidance on a variety of employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with UK employment law while supporting clients through training and consultation. You'll work collaboratively within a close-knit team, impacting a diverse range of clients and contributing to a culture that prioritizes people and innovation. With a commitment to career development and flexibility, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Pension Matching

Enhanced Parental Leave

Agile Working

Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified with expertise in Employee Relations and UK employment law.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on employee relations issues including performance and grievance management.
• Develop and deliver training content on employee relations topics.

Skills

Employee Relations

UK Employment Law

Training and Presentations

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

If you’re ready to make an impact, lead with purpose, and work in a place where your voice truly matters, keep reading!

We have a great opportunity for a HR Advisor – Employee Relations to join our team in the Woking office.

This role is part of Menzies’ Outsourced Business Solutions team, providing accounting, payroll, HR and company secretarial services to clients across all sectors.

It is a consulting role, working with multiple clients on employee relations issues, both reactive and proactive.

You will be part of a close-knit HR services team, within which you will lead on Employee Relations, ensuring we have excellent resources and expertise to offer our clients and managing a full employee relations case load. You will also support clients with education and training and support the team in marketing its services through content, publications and events. You will collaborate with team members to ensure wider HR and other outsourced services are delivered seamlessly to each client.

At Menzies, our culture is our cornerstone. We blend technical excellence with genuine care for our people and clients. With 700 colleagues in the UK, we’ve built a culture based on shared values and mutual respect. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

People First: Our work-life balance isn’t just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you and this is why we were recognised as one of the Best Places to Work 2024.

Work with Inspiring Clients: You’ll be working with a range of clients so no two days will be the same.

Collaborate Across The Firm: Working with various people across the firm to raise the profile of Menzies Academy.

Innovate with Purpose: We’re always looking for better ways to work—leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value.

Empathy at Our Core: We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

1. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing guidance on a wide range of employee relations issues, including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance management and workplace investigations.
2. Support clients with reorganisations and restructures including the implications of TUPE.
3. Assist with DEI policies and associated risk assessments and communication/training.
4. Carry out reviews of clients' existing arrangements and report on areas that require updates or new content to maintain compliance.
5. Develop and deliver training content on ER topics.
6. Maintain an excellent knowledge of relevant employment laws and forthcoming changes, adapting our internal templates and materials to always reflect an up-to-date position.
7. Ensure that retained clients receive particularly close attention when it comes to maintaining/updating their compliance.
8. Work with colleagues to plan and deliver updates, events (e.g. webinars) and publications to keep clients and prospects up to date on ER issues.
9. Build and maintain an internal (Menzies) network of contacts to raise awareness of our ER capabilities and encourage internal referrals.
10. Work with colleagues on broader client projects e.g. employee engagement, organisational change, culture work where there is an ER component.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a HR Advisor / HR Business Partner, where you'll provide expert guidance on Employee Relations, UK employment law, and HR best practices.

We're looking for a pragmatic problem-solver with strong communication skills, a diplomatic approach, and the ability to build relationships at all levels.

You should be CIPD qualified, comfortable delivering training and presentations, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience in consulting or working with external clients is a plus.

Why Join Us?

At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

To find out more about our benefits please read here.

We’re a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm with a passion for supporting businesses across the globe. Our #BrighterThinking approach combines finance expertise with strategic commercial insights, helping our clients thrive in an ever-changing world.

Join a firm that’s as ambitious as the businesses we support. Bring your expertise to Menzies and help us deliver brighter thinking, every day.