HR Consultant - ER

Dunnebier; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an HR consultant specializing in employee relations to work full-time in the Sheffield area. The role involves managing various employee relations cases while providing expert advice to ensure compliance with employment laws. Candidates must demonstrate proven experience in handling complex cases, a strong understanding of HR principles, and excellent communication skills. This position is initially contracted until the end of April 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex ER cases from start to resolution.
• Strong understanding of employment law and best practice.
• Ability to think on your feet and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end employee relations casework.
• Handle complex and high-risk cases with professionalism.
• Provide expert advice to managers in sensitive situations.

Skills

Managing complex ER cases

Stakeholder management

Union engagement

Excellent communication skills

Job description

We are recruiting for a HR consultant, ER specialist, on behalf of our client to work in the Sheffield area. This role is a full time contract working 8.45-5.00 Monday to Friday. This is initially until the end April 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management.
• Handle complex and high-risk cases with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Build strong relationships with trade unions and act as a trusted point of contact for negotiations and consultations.
• Partner with investigators and stakeholders to ensure fair, timely, and compliant outcomes.
• Provide expert advice to managers, guiding them through sensitive situations and ensuring consistency with policy and legislation.

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience in managing complex ER cases from start to resolution.
• Strong understanding of employment law and best practice.
• Ability to think on your feet, make informed decisions, and confidently reach outcomes.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and union engagement.
• Resilient, pragmatic, and solutions-focused with excellent communication skills.