Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Focus Resourcing Limited; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Salary negotiable

Job summary

A client is seeking a highly capable, autonomous Senior HR Advisor to join an established team in East Hertfordshire. The role is hands-on and on-site in a rural setting, with driving license and own transport required.

You will lead Employee Relations casework, support senior leaders, and analyse ER data, ensuring compliant, proactive HR practice. CIPD Level 5 is required, and a clean DBS check is essential. Salary £47,000–£49,000 with 25 days’ leave.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 minimum.
• Extensive, demonstrable experience leading ER casework independently.
• Experience working independently at Senior HR Advisor level focusing on employee relations.
• Clean criminal record; Enhanced DBS check required.
• Own transport due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior high-level ER support, handling disciplinaries, grievances, sickness, and performance capability.
• Support Head of Service and Director of People with ER strategy delivery.
• Produce and analyse ER data including sickness and formal case work.

Skills

Employee relations

ER casework

Independent work

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Our client requires a highly capable, autonomous Senior HR Advisor to join an established team and organisation, in what will be hands-on and rewarding role.

Due to the rural office location, having a valid driving license and your own transport is strictly required.

This is not a hybrid position and requires an experienced individual who thrives in a hands-on role working on a daily basis with a supportive and productive team.

Duties:

• Provide professional, senior high-level support, advice and guidance, managing Employee Relations (ER) cases from inception to resolution, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance capability
• Pro-actively support the Head of Service and Director of People with the implementation and delivery of relevant ER people strategy objectives
• Produce and analyse key ER data including sickness and formal case workBenefits:

Benefits:

• £47,000 - £49000 per annum
• Salary potentially negotiable depending on experience
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Experience required:

• CIPD Level 5 required as an absolute minimum
• Extensive, demonstrable experience leading ER casework independently
• Experience working independently at a Senior HR Advisor level with focus on employee relations
• Clean Criminal Record: Must have no criminal convictions
• DBS Check: A clean Enhanced DBS check is required. If you do not possess a current, transferable DBS check, a risk assessment will be carried out whilst DBS check is carried out