Hybrid: Strategic Employee Relations Specialist

Michelmores LLP; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mic helmores LLP is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert advice across the Firm, working with HR Partners to lead complex cases and investigations and to develop practical policies.

You will act as the subject matter expert on employee relations, guiding leaders through sensitive matters, balancing legal risk with business needs, and shaping capability across the partnership.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex employee relations knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• The confidence to advise and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent investigation, coaching and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience of professional services, legal or partnership environments would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a wide range of employee relations cases from initial assessment through to resolution.
• Conduct and oversee investigations into complex employee matters with HR Business Partners and Advisors to share expertise, build capability and strengthen manager confidence.
• Develop and refine policies, guidance and processes, ensuring they remain practical, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Monitor employee relations trends and data, identifying opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risk and enhance the employee experience.
• Keep pace with employment law developments, translating them into clear and actionable guidance for the business.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

UK employment law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Investigation skills

Communication skills

Discretion and professionalism

Job description

Mic helmores LLP is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert advice across the Firm, working with HR Partners to lead complex cases and investigations and to develop practical policies.

You will act as the subject matter expert on employee relations, guiding leaders through sensitive matters, balancing legal risk with business needs, and shaping capability across the partnership.