Human Resources Advisor

Probus Recruitment; Nechells; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension 10%+

25 days annual leave

Life assurance 4x salary

Hybrid working

Career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Probus Recruitment is seeking an HR Advisor (Employee Relations) to support a major highways operation across Birmingham and the West Midlands. The role focuses on managing ER caseloads, conducting investigations and advising managers to ensure a compliant, fair workplace.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in ER/HR advisory, strong UK employment law knowledge and CIPD Level 5 or working toward it. Travel between depots and a hybrid working arrangement are expected.

Qualifications

• Approximately three years of HR advisory or ER experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or current study toward it.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between depots.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations matters from referral to resolution, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct, attendance and performance cases.
• Plan and conduct impartial workplace investigations with evidence gathering, interviews and written reports.
• Coach managers through difficult conversations and support return-to-work processes.
• Maintain confidential records, identify ER trends and contribute to policy development and HR improvement projects.
• Assist with training delivery and wider organisational development initiatives.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

UK employment law

Written communication

Driving licence

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

HR Advisor - Employee Relations Birmingham / West Midlands - Multi-site £35,000-£37,500 + Company Car or Car Allowance

An established UK infrastructure and highways organisation is looking to appoint an experienced HR Advisor (Employee Relations) to support a major highways maintenance contract across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region.

This is a varied, operationally focused position with a strong emphasis on employee relations. You will work closely with managers and employees across multiple depots, providing practical advice, managing sensitive casework and helping to maintain a fair, respectful and legally compliant workplace.

The Role

Acting as a trusted advisor to operational managers, you will manage employee relations matters from initial referral through to resolution. Your caseload will include disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct, attendance and performance matters.

You will plan and conduct impartial workplace investigations, including evidence gathering, interviews and the preparation of clear written reports. You will also coach managers through difficult conversations, support absence and return-to-work processes and encourage early, informal resolution wherever appropriate.

Alongside case management, you will maintain accurate and confidential records, identify recurring employee relations trends and contribute to manager training, policy development and wider HR improvement projects.

The Candidate

We are looking for an HR Advisor or Employee Relations (ER) Advisor who can demonstrate:

• Approximately three years or more of HR advisory or employee relations experience, including complex casework and workplace investigations
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and the confidence to apply it practically
• Excellent judgement, discretion, impartiality and written communication skills
• Confidence advising and influencing managers at all levels
• CIPD Level 5 qualification, an equivalent qualification or current study towards this level
• Strong organisational and IT skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between operational depots

Experience within infrastructure, highways, construction, engineering, logistics or another operational multi-site environment would be advantageous, although applicants from other fast-paced sectors will also be considered.

Package

• Upto £37,500, dependent on experience and qualifications
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension contributions of up to 10% combined
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays
• Life assurance at four times basic salary
• Hybrid working where operational requirements allow
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Funded professional qualifications and ongoing career development
• Employee discounts and benefits platform

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation offering a strong benefits package, professional development and genuine long-term career potential.

The recruitment process is moving quickly, with the successful appointment required by 20 September.