HR Strategic Partner: ER And Policy

Harvey Nash Plc; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Plc in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Employee Relations specialist to lead complex ER activity within a large organisation on a 6 month contract. This hybrid role requires effective advisory support to managers and senior stakeholders.

You will handle disciplinary, grievance, and change matters, provide employment law guidance, engage with Trade Unions, support Employment Tribunal processes, and ensure policy consistency across the business.

Qualifications

• Extensive ER experience in a complex environment.
• Managing high-risk and sensitive casework.
• Strong employment law knowledge.
• Trade Union engagement and partnership working.
• Employment Tribunal support and case management.
• Policy development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, and organisational change.
• Provide expert guidance on employment law, risk management and ER best practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with Trade Unions and employee representatives.
• Support Employment Tribunal preparation and resolution of workplace issues.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Analyse ER trends and workforce data to identify risks and improvements.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Union engagement

Education

CIPD qualified

Job description

Strategic partner (Employee Relations and Policy)

6 Month Contract, up to £250 p/d (Inside IR35)

Edinburgh (Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite)

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations specialist to lead complex ER activity within a large organisation, providing expert advice to managers and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance and organisational change matters.
• Provide expert guidance on employment law, risk management and ER best practice.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Trade Unions and employee representatives.
• Support Employment Tribunal preparation and resolution of sensitive workplace issues.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Analyse ER trends and workforce data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Essential Experience

• Extensive Employee Relations experience in a complex environment.
• Managing high-risk and sensitive casework.
• Strong employment law knowledge.
• Trade Union engagement and partnership working.
• Employment Tribunal support and case management.
• Policy development and implementation.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified.

Ideal for a senior ER professional with strong employment law knowledge, excellent stakeholder management skills, and experience handling complex employee relations matters.