Senior ER Advisor

H9 Technical; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits package

Career development

Job summary

H9 Technical in Runcorn is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join our HR team. The role offers hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days remote) and a salary up to £45,000.

You will provide expert guidance on complex ER matters, manage a high volume of casework, and support mediation and tribunal preparation across UK locations. The successful candidate will have strong UK employment law knowledge, excellent stakeholder management, and CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex employee relations cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume ER casework independently.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on a wide range of ER matters.
• Manage disciplinaries, grievances, performance issues, and investigations.
• Support mediation and Employment Tribunal preparation.
• Partner with managers and senior stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Deliver training across UK locations as required.
• Contribute to policy reviews and HR initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Employee relations

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Employee Relations Advisor
📍 Runcorn | Hybrid Working
💰 Up to £45,000

We're supporting a large and fast-paced organisation in the search for an experienced Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join their established HR team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident ER professional who enjoys managing complex casework, partnering with stakeholders at all levels, and delivering commercially focused HR solutions in a busy environment.

Working as part of a collaborative HR function, you'll play a key role in providing expert guidance across a wide range of employee relations matters while helping to drive consistency, compliance, and best practice across the business.

The Role

* Provide expert advice and support on a wide range of complex employee relations matters.

* Manage a high volume of ER casework including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, absence, and investigations.

* Support with all matters, mediation, and Employment Tribunal preparation.

* Partner with managers and senior stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused outcomes.

* Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in handling ER issues.

* Contribute to policy reviews, process improvements, and wider HR initiatives.

* Deliver training and support across multiple UK locations where required.

About You

* Proven experience in a Senior Employee Relations or ER Specialist role within a fast-paced environment.

* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

* Experience managing complex and high-volume casework independently.

* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

* CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience.

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.

* Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office packages.

What's on Offer

* Hybrid working model - 2 days office / 3 days remote.

* Opportunity to join a well-established and supportive HR function.

* Varied and challenging role with real autonomy and influence.

* Competitive salary and benefits package