People Advisor & Employee Relations Partner

Dignity Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bonus up to £500

Private medical cover

4% matched pension

Life assurance 2x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression

On-site parking

Job summary

Dignity Group is seeking a People Advisor (Employee Relations) based in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 18 months, offering up to £40,000 per annum.

You will advise managers on ER matters, handle investigations, provide coaching, and support data-driven people initiatives across the business. The role suits an HR/ER professional who values fairness, collaboration and a positive colleague experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing employee relations casework across cases from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, policy interpretation, and procedural fairness.
• Experience coaching and influencing managers to achieve positive people outcomes.
• Excellent written communication skills for high-quality documentation and reports.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage ER casework from start to finish, including investigations, hearings and outcomes.
• Advise and coach managers on performance, probation and ER matters.
• Support delivery of people initiatives through data, insights and reporting.
• Deliver and support people management training across the business.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and the wider People team.
• Support the delivery of a positive people agenda throughout the employee lifecycle.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

HR systems

Data-driven decisions

Investigations

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Dignity Group is seeking a People Advisor (Employee Relations) based in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 18 months, offering up to £40,000 per annum.

You will advise managers on ER matters, handle investigations, provide coaching, and support data-driven people initiatives across the business. The role suits an HR/ER professional who values fairness, collaboration and a positive colleague experience.