HR Advisor - Employee Relations

Moog Wolverhampton Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

33 days leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Employee share options

Onsite parking

EV charging

Job summary

Moog Wolverhampton Limited is seeking an HR Advisor – Employee Relations to partner with managers on case management and coach leaders to improve people management across the business. The role focuses on a broad range of employee relations matters with strong emphasis on investigations, policy adherence, and legal compliance.

You will work onsite in Wolverhampton, supporting HR processes, absence management, and delivering training to enhance ER capability, while driving positive outcomes for

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a generalist HR role with ER responsibility.
• Experience managing complex ER cases from investigation through to resolution.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience coaching managers to improve people management practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proactive, commercially minded with the ability to work independently.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) and knowledge of Workday HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support employee relations case management across disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, performance, conduct, and flexible working matters.
• Conduct investigations, prepare documentation, and provide expert advice throughout formal HR processes.
• Coach and develop managers to confidently manage employee relations issues in line with legislation, policy, and business needs.
• Analyse ER trends, metrics, and feedback to identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.
• Support management of short and long-term absence cases with Occupational Health, managers and employees.
• Work closely with Site HR Manager and Strategic HR Business Partner to strengthen leadership capability and promote best practice.

Skills

Employee relations

ER investigations

Coaching managers

Workday HRIS

UK employment law

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Workday

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: HR Advisor - Employee Relations

Reporting To: Manager, Human Resources

Work Schedule: Onsite – Wolverhampton, GBR

HR Advisor (Employee Relations)

Wolverhampton | 15-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

About the Role

This role is primarily Employee Relations focused, with responsibility for supporting and managing a broad range of employee relations matters across the business. You will spend much of your time partnering with managers on case management, coaching leaders, identifying trends, and driving positive employee outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support employee relations case management across disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, performance, conduct, and flexible working matters.
• Conduct investigations, prepare documentation, and provide expert advice throughout formal HR processes.
• Coach and develop managers to confidently manage employee relations issues in line with legislation, policy, and business needs.
• Analyse ER trends, metrics, and feedback to identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.
• Support the management of short and long-term absence cases in partnership with Occupational Health, managers, and employees.
• Work closely with the Site HR Manager and Strategic HR Business Partner to strengthen leadership capability and promote best practice people management.
• Deliver training, workshops, and coaching interventions to improve manager capability in ER and people management.
• Drive continuous improvement across HR policies, processes, and employee experience initiatives.
• Support actions arising from employee engagement and people surveys.
• Act as a key user of Workday and other HR systems, supporting managers and employees with HR processes and queries.
• Assist with recruitment activities and onboarding when required.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a generalist HR role with significant hands‑on Employee Relations responsibility.
• Proven experience managing complex ER cases from investigation through to resolution.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience coaching and challenging managers to drive effective people management practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational abilities, with the capability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach and the confidence to operate independently.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) and advanced knowledge of Workday HRIS.
• Desirable Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, automotive, or similarly complex operational environment.
• Experience working alongside Trade Union representatives, Employee Forums, or Works Councils.

Why Join Moog?

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys the challenge of Employee Relations and wants to make a meaningful impact on both people and business performance. You'll join a supportive HR team and play a key role in creating positive employee experiences while helping managers build capability and confidence. If Employee Relations is your strength and you're looking for a role where you can truly influence outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Private medical insurance, mental health support, and financial advice Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%) Employee share options, free onsite parking, and EV charging