People Partner — Employee Relations Specialist (Hybrid)

NRG.; Washington; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Job summary

NRG is seeking an experienced People Partner to join a busy People & Culture team. You will manage a varied employee relations caseload and provide practical HR advice to managers, ensuring compliance with employment law and policies.

Ideal candidates have a CIPD qualification, strong ER experience, and excellent communication skills. The role offers hybrid working and a temporary assignment for at least three months.

Qualifications

• Experience in a People Partner/HRBP/HR Advisor role with employee relations focus.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases end to end.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied employee relations caseload including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance management and investigations.
• Provide practical, legally compliant HR advice to managers on employment legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support employee relations meetings with documentation and outcome letters.
• Advise on organisational change, restructures and TUPE when required.
• Build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Coach managers to improve handling of ER matters and escalate risks.
• Maintain accurate case records and identify trends.
• Contribute to development of HR policies and wider People & Culture initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

CIPD qualification

UK employment law

Complex ER cases

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Autonomy

Caseload management

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

NRG is seeking an experienced People Partner to join a busy People & Culture team. You will manage a varied employee relations caseload and provide practical HR advice to managers, ensuring compliance with employment law and policies.

Ideal candidates have a CIPD qualification, strong ER experience, and excellent communication skills. The role offers hybrid working and a temporary assignment for at least three months.