Regional Employee Relations Specialist – South of England

Macmillan Davies; New Forest; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Human Resources Services is seeking a permanent Regional Employee Relations Specialist to provide guidance on employee relations matters across the South of England. This home-based role requires managing employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks, and supporting managers with complex cases. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in HR practices, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong understanding of employment law.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing employee relations cases including disciplinary and grievance.
• Ability to analyze and risk-manage cases.
• Stay updated on UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employee relations matters including performance and compliance.
• Support managers on complex cases and formal processes.
• Assist with consultation exercises for role changes.

Skills

Employee relations management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of employment law

Job description

Regional Employee Relations Specialist – South of England

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Principal Recruiter Mid - Senior appointments for HR, Payroll, Talent, Resourcing and Reward

I am working exclusively with a group of private care homes to recruit for a permanent Regional Employee Relations Specialist – South of England.

Role – permanent

This role is home based and covers the South of England.

Salary is circa £49,000 + £6,000 car allowance or car + 6% work-related bonus.

A driving license and car are essential for this role.

This patch includes Devon, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Suffolk, and Worcestershire.

You will manage your own diary with an expectation to visit sites 3 days a week.

Job purpose

You will provide advice and guidance on a range of employee relations matters including performance, conduct, engagement, and compliance. Working with the People Business Partner to ensure that change initiatives align with legal frameworks and are implemented following legal requirements and best practices.

• Provide a full range of employee relations advice, support, and guidance to managers that follows legal requirements and seeks best practice.
• Support managers on complex cases, including preparation for formal processes such as capability, grievance, and disciplinary procedures, as well as the preliminary stages of employment tribunals.
• Assist with technical requirements related to consultation exercises for role and team changes.

Experience needed

Proven experience managing employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, harassment, and bullying claims. Ability to analyze and risk-manage cases to deliver appropriate solutions is essential.

Success in this role requires keen attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong understanding of employment law and HR practices.

Staying updated on UK employment legislation, case law, and best practices is crucial.

This organization cannot offer sponsorship.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Human Resources Services
• Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities