Regional HR Advisor: Client-Facing Employee Relations

The Portfolio Group Inc.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Portfolio Group Inc. is seeking an experienced HR professional to join its client-facing team, focusing on employee relations and conflict resolution. The role involves handling sensitive employee matters with tact and expertise.

You will attend disciplinary, grievance and capability meetings, advise on investigations, and manage complex cases with discretion, delivering clear case summaries while building strong relationships across a UK-wide client portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR consultancy, HR management, employee relations or employment law.
• Strong knowledge of disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes.
• Confidence sitting in formal meetings and handling difficult conversations.
• Calm, professional approach when dealing with upset or pressured people.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK, sometimes on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Attend client sites to support and conduct disciplinary, grievance, capability and appeal meetings.
• Advise employers on investigations, employee disputes and settlement discussions.
• Handle sensitive situations professionally, impartially and in line with employment legislation.
• Identify risks and provide clear, practical advice to clients.
• Produce accurate case summaries and help clients reach the right outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with clients across a varied portfolio of businesses.

Skills

HR consultancy

Employee relations

Disciplinary process

Investigation process

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Portfolio Group Inc. is seeking an experienced HR professional to join its client-facing team, focusing on employee relations and conflict resolution. The role involves handling sensitive employee matters with tact and expertise.

You will attend disciplinary, grievance and capability meetings, advise on investigations, and manage complex cases with discretion, delivering clear case summaries while building strong relationships across a UK-wide client portfolio.