HR Consultant - ER

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time HR consultant, ER specialist to manage employee relations in Sheffield. The role involves leading casework including disciplinary and grievance management, ensuring compliance with employment law, and engaging with stakeholders and trade unions. Candidates should have proven experience in complex employee relations cases and strong communication skills. This position is initially contracted until the end of April 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex employee relations cases.
• Strong understanding of employment law and best practices.
• Ability to confidently reach informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end employee relations casework including disciplinary and grievance management.
• Handle complex and high-risk cases with professionalism.
• Build relationships with trade unions for negotiations.

Skills

Managing employee relations

Understanding of employment law

Stakeholder management

Union engagement

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 We’re 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