Hybrid Employee Relations Specialist

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Huthwaite; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Hybrid/remote-friendly culture

Global healthcare leader

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care AG is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert guidance across a broad range of ER activities. This role partners with managers, HR colleagues, legal teams, and employee representatives to ensure fair and compliant practices within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will lead complex investigations, advise on performance management, and coach leaders on best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in HR, Business, Employment Law, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in Employee Relations, HR Business Partnering, or a generalist HR role.
• Strong understanding of employment law, employee relations practices, and HR policies.
• Experience managing complex investigations and sensitive employee matters.
• Ability to influence and advise managers at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including handling challenging conversations.
• High levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Experience using HR systems, case management tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including performance, disciplinary, grievance, and policy-related issues.
• Lead complex and sensitive workplace investigations, ensuring fair and compliant outcomes.
• Partner with managers and business leaders to resolve employee issues and support effective people management.
• Advise on performance improvement plans, disciplinary processes, and employment-related decisions.
• Coach leaders on employee relations best practices and handling difficult conversations.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to manage and resolve cases effectively.
• Support Works Council and union consultations, negotiations, and employee representative engagement where required.
• Identify root causes of workplace concerns and recommend practical solutions to improve engagement and performance.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure compliance with HR processes and service standards.
• Deliver training and guidance on employee relations and workplace policies as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

HR business partnering

Generalist HR

Employment law

Investigations

Influence managers

Policy guidance

Communication

Confidentiality

HR systems

Education

Degree in HR/Business/Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Case management tools

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care AG is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert guidance across a broad range of ER activities. This role partners with managers, HR colleagues, legal teams, and employee representatives to ensure fair and compliant practices within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will lead complex investigations, advise on performance management, and coach leaders on best practices.