HR -UK Employee Relations Executive

BYD Europe; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in zero-emission transportation in Hounslow is seeking an Employee Relations Executive to enhance employee experience through effective relations and HR practices. The role involves managing employee concerns, supporting recruitment, and ensuring legal compliance. Candidates should have 3–5 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of UK employment law. This position offers competitive remuneration, holidays, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Performance-based remuneration

25 holidays + public holidays

Pension scheme

Commute allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Team-building events

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR experience focused on employee relations.
• Solid understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion.
• Experience in full-cycle recruitment.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as first contact for employee relations issues.
• Support investigations into grievances and workplace conflicts.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle.
• Prepare HR reports and data analysis as needed.
• Organise company events and internal communications.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS

Job description

About the role

BYD UK is seeking a proactive and experienced Employee Relations Executive to support a positive employee experience across the full employee lifecycle. This dual-role position will primarily focus on employee relations, ensuring employee wellbeing, legal compliance, and conflict resolution, while also supporting recruitment and general HR administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of UK employment law, demonstrate emotional intelligence, and be an excellent communicator.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations:

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance to managers and employees.
• Support or lead investigations into employee concerns, grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace conflicts.
• Advise on and support performance management and conduct-related cases, including documentation and action plans.
• Help review, draft, and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment law and best practices.
• Partner with department heads and local teams to promote employee engagement, wellbeing, and a positive workplace culture.
• Support implementation of employee care programs (e.g., recognition initiatives, anniversaries, team-building events).
• Prepare documentation and reports related to ER cases, trends, and resolutions.
• Ensure practices align with organisational values and legal requirements.
  
  
• Recruitment & HR Administration
  
• Maintain recruitment inbox and respond to queries and applications promptly
  
• Manage the full recruitment cycle: posting vacancies, screening CVs, arranging interviews, liaising with candidates and managers.
• Attend interviews, take notes, and support hiring managers through the selection process.
• Prepare offer letters and support contract generation in collaboration with HR service providers.
• Track and report on recruitment activities, costs, and sources.
• Produce HR reports and data analysis as needed.
• Assist in drafting HR correspondence and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Support general HR admin duties (filing, photocopying, note-taking, etc.)
• Help organise company events and internal communications to support HR initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3–5 years of HR experience, including significant involvement in employee relations.
• Solid understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Experience in full-cycle recruitment and working across multiple hiring levels.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; HRIS experience is an advantage.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multicultural, or multinational environment is a plus.

We offer:

• Performance and experience based competitive remuneration
• 25 holidays + public holidays
• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• Commute allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Department & company wide teambuilding events.
• An exciting opportunity to be part of European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team