Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Huws Gray; Pampisford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier in the UK is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to support their HR team. You will provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters and ensure high-quality service across the business. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in employee relations casework, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to confidentiality. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company attendance and performance bonuses

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts across locations

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing employee relations casework.
• Experience in supporting customer-facing teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory service on people management matters.
• Support HR activities like grievances and absence management.
• Advise on employment law and HR policies.

Skills

Employee relations management

Change management processes

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Resilience

Education

CIPD qualification or willing to study

Job description

Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Location : Flexible base, supporting Southern England

Do you love Employee Relations and helping people?

We’re looking for a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join our collaborative and supportive HR team. In this role, you’ll provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring a high standard of service across our business.

What you’ll be doing :

• Delivering a legally compliant, value-added advisory service to managers on all people management matters.
• Supporting managers with HR activities, including grievances, disciplinaries, absence management, performance, and reward.
• Advising on HR policies and procedures, with a strong understanding of employment law and best practices.
• Acting as the escalation point for complex case management.
• Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies and strategies.
• Managing and responding to HR queries within the team.
• Supporting organisational change initiatives, including TUPE transfers and redundancy consultations.
• Monitoring and reporting on employee relations trends and case activity.
• Maintaining accurate colleague data in HR and payroll systems.
• Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Supporting the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, learning and development, and offboarding.
• Collaborating with the HR Leadership Team on key projects and initiatives.
• Travelling to sites and branches as required.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience managing a wide range of employee relations casework.
• Experience supporting change management processes, including TUPE and redundancy.
• Background in supporting a customer-facing, geographically dispersed workforce.
• Experience preparing for and responding to Employment Tribunal cases.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organisation.
• High levels of resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards / willing to study).

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company attendance and performance bonuses
• Company pension scheme (auto-enrolment)
• Death in Service benefit
• Career progression and personal development opportunities
• A supportive team environment where you’re more than just a number
• Staff discounts across all our nationwide locations

About Us

If you’re in the trade or have ever tackled a DIY project, chances are you’ve heard of the Huws Gray Group . We’re a leading supplier of building materials in the UK, made up of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Our branches and depots serve local communities across the country—and we couldn’t do it without the right people.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Huws Gray Group, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We celebrate individuality and believe that a variety of perspectives makes us stronger as a team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.