HR / ER Advisor

Tulip Recruitment; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A human resources consultancy is seeking an HR/ER Advisor for a hybrid position in Basingstoke. The role involves providing expert ER advice, managing complex cases, and supporting line managers. Candidates should have a strong HR background, knowledge of employment law, and the ability to coach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong HR/ER background with hands-on experience in complex ER casework.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and policy compliance.
• Experience coaching line managers and supporting organisational change initiatives.
• Ability to analyse HR metrics and translate insights into action.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and in a hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on a variety of complex ER cases including grievances and disciplinaries.
• Coach and support line managers to build capability in people management.
• Ensure legal and policy compliance in all ER activity.
• Support HR Business Partners with organisational change initiatives.
• Analyse HR metrics to identify trends and proactively address ER risks.
• Assist in preparing documentation for Employment Tribunals.
• Develop and deliver training/coaching sessions for managers.
• Collaborate with the wider People team to align with strategic goals.

Skills

Employee Relations expertise

Coaching line managers

Change management

HR metrics analysis

Job description

Overview

HR/ER Advisor – Basingstoke (Hybrid - 2 days in-office)

Are you an experienced HR professional with strong expertise in Employee Relations (ER)? We are looking for a confident and capable HR / ER Advisor to join our client's team on a short-term assignment supporting a dynamic organisation through a busy and impactful period.

Reporting into the Employee Relations Specialist, you will play a key role in providing expert ER advice and guidance to line managers, enabling effective people management and supporting a culture of continuous improvement and best practice. This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on complex ER casework. You must bring solid experience managing a range of employee relations issues. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable with change, and thrives in a collaborative HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on a variety of complex ER cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, absence management, appeals, and more
• Coach and support line managers to build capability in people management
• Ensure legal and policy compliance in all ER activity, staying up to date with employment law
• Support HR Business Partners with organisational change initiatives (e.g. restructures, TUPE, redundancy)
• Analyse HR metrics to identify trends and proactively address ER risks
• Assist in preparing documentation for Employment Tribunals and provide technical support as needed
• Develop and deliver training/coaching sessions to upskill managers in ER and performance management
• Collaborate across the wider People team to align with strategic goals and ongoing initiatives

Qualifications / Experience

• Strong HR/ER background with hands-on experience in complex ER casework

• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and policy compliance

• Experience coaching line managers and supporting organisational change initiatives

• Ability to analyse HR metrics and translate insights into action

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and in a hybrid setup