Temp Employee Relations Advisor — Leeds | People & Policy

SBFM; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (Pro-rata)

Free onsite parking

Healthcare & Bravo Benefits discounts

SBFM Learn Platform training

Employee Assistance Scheme

Pension Scheme

Mentoring Scheme

Regular company social events

Job summary

SBFM is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our Leeds-based team on a temporary basis for 3–6 months. The role supports the wider business with expert ER guidance, casework, and process improvements.

You will handle HR queries, coach managers, support TUPE, manage disciplinaries, absence, grievances, and maintain HRIS while upholding our values and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar employee relations role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and procedures.
• Experience advising managers and stakeholders on people management.

Responsibilities

• First port of call for HR queries across the business.
• Advise and coach managers on all aspects of people management.
• Support TUPE processes, in liaison with HRBPs, Recruitment and operational management.
• Support managers and HRBPs with employee relation casework, including disputes, disciplinary, absence management, capability, grievance and redundancy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR systems and practices.
• Monitor, review and update HR policies and procedures, in liaison with the wider team.
• Drive business performance in line with the organisation strategy.
• Update and maintain HRIS.
• Champion and embed organisation culture.
• Any other duties as reasonably directed by management.

Skills

Employee relations experience

Employment law knowledge

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Negotiation skills

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Degree in HR management or related field

CIPD qualification (advantageous)

Tools

HRIS

HR policies & procedures

Job description

SBFM is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our Leeds-based team on a temporary basis for 3–6 months. The role supports the wider business with expert ER guidance, casework, and process improvements.

You will handle HR queries, coach managers, support TUPE, manage disciplinaries, absence, grievances, and maintain HRIS while upholding our values and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.