HR Employee Relations Advisor

GSF Car Parts LTD; Four Ashes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in the UK is seeking an HR Employee Relations Advisor to provide expert advice, manage complex cases, and influence workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of HR Employee Relations experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a chance to make a real impact in a dynamic organisation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on HR Employee Relations experience in a large organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience managing a wide range of ER cases.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on employee relations issues.
• Lead on complex cases like disciplinaries and grievances.
• Help ensure compliance with employment law.

Skills

HR Employee Relations experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD qualification or relevant degree

Tools

HR tools

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about people, fairness, and making a real impact? As an HR Employee Relations Advisor, you'll be at the heart of shaping a supportive, consistent, and legally sound employee experience across our organisation. This is more than just a case management role - it's your opportunity to influence culture, coach leaders, and help create a workplace where people thrive.

What you’ll be doing

• Be the go-to expert for managers, offering confident, clear advice on all thing's employee relations.
• Lead on complex and sensitive cases - from disciplinaries and grievances to TUPE, redundancies, and tribunals.
• Craft outcome letters that are not only accurate but reflect our values and tone of voice.
• Build trusted relationships across the business, championing best practice and proactive ER strategies.
• Represent HR at branch and regional meetings, sharing insights and updates that matter.
• Travel to branches to provide hands-on support where it2s needed most.
• Spot trends in ER and employment law and help us stay one step ahead.
• Coach and empower managers to handle issues with confidence and care.
• Stay sharp on employment law and policy changes - and help us stay compliant.
• Get involved in exciting HR projects that align with our wider business goals.
• Support employment tribunal claims and lead sensitive "without prejudice" conversations.
• And of course, roll up your sleeves for any other tasks that help us deliver a brilliant HR service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on HR Employee Relations experience, in a large, fast-paced organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practices.
• Experience managing a wide range of ER cases, including tribunals and diversity matters.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - with the ability to influence and advise at all levels.
• Discretion, professionalism, and a calm approach under pressure.
• Great organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Confident with IT systems and HR tools.
• Desirable: CIPD qualification or a degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working in a commercially driven, customer-focused environment.