Interim Employee Relations Specialist

Ashley Kate HR; Bristol; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Kate HR is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist for a 6-month interim contract. This role, which is home-based with limited travel, involves managing complex ER cases, providing strategic advice to leadership, and contributing to policy development. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified, have strong experience in ER management, and be adept at navigating trade union negotiations while ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

Qualifications

• Strong background in managing high volumes of ER cases in complex organizations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practices.
• Demonstrable experience working with trade unions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high and varied caseload of employee relations issues from start to resolution.
• Partner with line managers to provide pragmatic and legally sound ER advice.
• Engage and negotiate with trade union representatives on a wide range of matters.

Skills

Excellent communication

Influencing

Problem-solving

Resilience

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent

Job description

Are you a seasoned Employee Relations professional with a passion for navigating complex employee relations issues? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have proven experience working with trade unions? If so, we want to hear from you.

Working on a interim 6 month contract this role is home based with some but limited travel.

Salary up to £62k

About the Role:

As an Employee Relations Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our people strategy through expert ER case management. You'll be the go-to advisor for managers and senior leaders on a range of issues - from disciplinaries and grievances to performance and absence management, right through to complex situations. With a high volume of ER cases, this is a role for someone who is confident, resilient, and solutions focused.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a high and varied caseload of employee relations issues from start to resolution.
• Partner with line managers to provide pragmatic and legally sound ER advice.
• Engage and negotiate with trade union representatives on a wide range of matters.
• Support complex investigations and hearings, ensuring best practice and compliance with UK employment law.
• Identify ER trends and recommend proactive interventions to reduce risk and improve employee experience.
• Contribute to policy development, process improvement, and ER capability building across the organisation.

What We're Looking For:

• CIPD qualified or equivalent essential
• Strong background in managing high volumes of ER cases in a complex organisation.
• Demonstrable experience working with trade unions is key.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage sensitive issues with discretion and tact.

For more information please get in touch with Jacqui Wall

0203 8001500

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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