HR Business Partner – Employee Relations

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organisation is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner focused on Employee Relations. In this role, you will influence workplace culture through strategic ER support, manage complex cases, and shape policies in a supportive team environment. This position offers a competitive salary alongside an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive package of benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an Employee Relations-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proficient in managing sensitive ER cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex ER matters.
• Partner with managers to build ER capability.
• Use ER data to monitor and provide insights.

Skills

Employee Relations

UK employment law

Coaching

Data analysis

Influencing

Job description

Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a respected and forward-thinking organisation currently looking to appoint an experiencedHR Business Partner – Employee Relationsto join their established People team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled HR professional with a strong ER background who is passionate about delivering fair, inclusive, and legally sound people solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

The Role:

As an HR Business Partner with a focus on Employee Relations, you will work closely with senior leaders to provide strategic and operational ER support across the organisation. You’ll be a key influence in shaping a positive workplace culture by ensuring that employee relations practices are consistent, compliant, and aligned with the company’s values and business objectives.

This is a highly visible role, ideal for someone who is confident handling complex ER cases, mentoring ER team members, and driving improvements through data insights and policy development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex ER matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, and dignity at work cases.
• Partner with and coach managers to build ER capability and ensure consistent, fair decision-making across the business.
• Collaborate with external legal advisers as needed on casework and risk management.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion by providing accurate guidance and practical ER support.
• Support performance management processes including the development and implementation of Performance Improvement Plans.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing review of ER-related policies to ensure legal compliance and alignment with best practice.
• Use ER data to monitor case trends and provide actionable insights that drive improvements in employee experience and people management.

About You:

• Extensive experience in an Employee Relations-focused role, ideally within a complex or unionised environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice ER approaches.
• Track record of handling sensitive and high-risk ER cases with professionalism and confidence.
• Skilled in coaching, influencing, and supporting managers to achieve people-related outcomes.
• Comfortable working with data and identifying trends to support continuous improvement.
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and able to navigate ambiguity with sound judgement and empathy.

Why Join?

This is a critical hire within a progressive organisation undergoing exciting transformation. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact—driving ER strategy, shaping culture, and improving the employee experience across the business. In return, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative team and benefit from a competitive salary and an attractive package of benefits.