Strategic Employee Relations Advisor & Case Expert

Direct Line Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the UK seeks an Employee Relations Consultant for a 6-7 month contract. The role involves providing expert guidance on employee relations, supporting People Managers, and engaging in strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in HR principles and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model allowing flexibility while ensuring impactful contributions to the business.

Benefits

9% employer contributed pension

50% off home, motor, and pet insurance

EV car scheme

Generous holidays

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Ability to apply HR principles in a business context.
• Experience with employee relations queries.
• Capable of building credibility with stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on ER issues to Managers.
• Act as a subject matter expert on ER projects.
• Handle complex case management support.
• Build trusted relationships with People Leaders.
• Analyze ER data for trends and continuous improvement.

Skills

Generalist understanding of HR principles

Experience supporting HR queries

Awareness of employment law

Strong stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A leading insurance provider in the UK seeks an Employee Relations Consultant for a 6-7 month contract. The role involves providing expert guidance on employee relations, supporting People Managers, and engaging in strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in HR principles and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model allowing flexibility while ensuring impactful contributions to the business.