Temp ER Specialist | HR Advisor (4-Month Assignment)

Acorn Recruitment; Amersham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert advice on a wide range of ER matters. You will support managers in navigating people challenges while ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies.

Based in Amersham or Portsmouth, this temporary 4-month role offers exposure to a busy HR environment, handling disciplinary investigations, grievances and absence management, with opportunities to develop ER expertise and influence

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations, HR advisory or generalist HR.
• Able to advise managers on ER issues with practical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• Experience handling disciplinary investigations, grievances, performance and absence management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of employee relations matters including disciplinary investigations and hearings, grievances and absence management.
• Provide clear, practical advice to managers on ER issues and ensure fair handling.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases when required and maintain records in HR systems.
• Produce ER MI reports and monitor caseload trends for continuous improvement.
• Coach managers to apply policies consistently and build ER capability.
• Assist with updating HR policies, guidance and knowledge resources.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Generalist HR

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Acorn by Synergie is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert advice on a wide range of ER matters. You will support managers in navigating people challenges while ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies.

Based in Amersham or Portsmouth, this temporary 4-month role offers exposure to a busy HR environment, handling disciplinary investigations, grievances and absence management, with opportunities to develop ER expertise and influence