Strategic Employee Relations Advisor | Hybrid Role

Wade Macdonald; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established retail organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to ensure fair HR practices and support complex employee issues. You will coach leadership, drive policy improvement, and contribute to impactful HR changes within a people-first culture. The ideal candidate has solid ER experience, knowledge of UK employment law, and holds CIPD Level 5 or above. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Supportive culture

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Solid experience managing complex employee relations issues.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law.
• Confident and approachable with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice on employee relations matters.
• Coach leaders on managing people issues.
• Lead on complex HR cases like grievances and performance management.
• Align HR practices with legislation and best practices.
• Improve and modernize HR policies.
• Develop digital tools for employee relations activities.
• Use data to inform decision-making and training.
• Contribute to broader people projects and organisational change.

Skills

Managing complex ER issues

Knowledge of UK employment law

Coaching stakeholders

Clear communication

Empathy with commercial awareness

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent)

Job description

A well-established retail organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to ensure fair HR practices and support complex employee issues. You will coach leadership, drive policy improvement, and contribute to impactful HR changes within a people-first culture. The ideal candidate has solid ER experience, knowledge of UK employment law, and holds CIPD Level 5 or above. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities for personal development.