Strategic ER Advisor for Complex Employee Relations

Hamilton Woods Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Woods Associates is recruiting an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a leading housing organisation in Birmingham. The role focuses on advising managers on a varied ER caseload and delivering practical guidance across disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and absence matters.

You will support investigations, hearings and appeals while maintaining robust case records and adhering to UK employment law and the ACAS Code. A CIPD Level 5 qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Employee Relations, HR advisory or HR casework.
• Strong experience managing complex ER cases.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and the ACAS Code.
• Experience advising managers on sensitive people matters.
• Experience working with trade unions or employee representatives.
• Strong investigation, analytical and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied ER caseload including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and absence matters.
• Provide clear and practical ER advice to managers.
• Support workplace investigations, hearings, meetings and appeals.
• Advise on processes, evidence, timescales and risks.
• Work with managers, People & Culture teams and trade unions.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
• Support early resolution through informal conversations and action plans.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

HR casework

Trade unions

Investigation & reporting

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Hamilton Woods Associates is recruiting an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a leading housing organisation in Birmingham. The role focuses on advising managers on a varied ER caseload and delivering practical guidance across disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and absence matters.

You will support investigations, hearings and appeals while maintaining robust case records and adhering to UK employment law and the ACAS Code. A CIPD Level 5 qualification is desirable.