HR / Employee Relations Advisor

Certain Advantage; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced HR Employee Relations Advisor to join its UK HR team based in Glasgow. This role offers hybrid or remote working with occasional travel. The advisor will manage complex ER cases, advise on legal matters, and support HR projects. Applicants should have a strong HR background, excellent communication skills, and a CIPD qualification.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in HR, ER, or Employment Law.
• Experience managing employment tribunal claims.
• Ability to draft legal responses and maintain HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for complex ER cases.
• Manage employment tribunal claims and evidence collation.
• Provide advice on settlement agreements and legal updates.
• Support HR Business Partners with people projects.

Skills

Strong influencing skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD qualification (or pursuing)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HR Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Ideally Glasgow (Hybrid) or Remote (Scotland-based) with occasional travel to Glasgow
Salary: Up to £34,000 plus benefits

The Opportunity
A leading organisation is looking for an experienced and proactive HR Employee Relations Advisor to join its UK HR team. This is a permanent position offering the flexibility of home-based working, with occasional travel to the Glasgow office. The successful candidate will act as the subject matter expert for complex employee relations cases, advising managers and stakeholders across the business. From handling sensitive casework to supporting tribunal processes, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has up-to-date employment law knowledge, and is passionate about improving the employee experience while reducing business risk.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for managers seeking guidance on complex ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, wellbeing, TUPE, restructures, redundancies).
• Manage employment tribunal claims, including early conciliation with ACAS, drafting responses, evidence collation, and preparing witness statements.
• Provide advice on settlement agreements, contractual changes, and employment law updates.
• Maintain and update HR policies and the Employee Handbook in line with legal requirements.
• Support HR Business Partners and wider stakeholders with people projects and change programmes.
• Analyse and report on ER trends and casework to support decision-making.
• Promote best practice, compliance, and continuous improvement in all HR processes.

Essential Experience

• Proven track record gained in either an HR, ER or Employment Law environment.
• CIPD qualification (or considering working towards) OR equivalent hands-on ER experience.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Organised, resilient, and able to work independently.
• Compassionate, credible, and a trusted advisor with the confidence to challenge where necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Next Steps

If you are an experienced HR professional with a passion for employee relations and the ability to influence at all levels, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your HR career. Please note that only candidates with the required qualifications and current ER experience will be considered for shortlist.