Interim Regional Employee Relations Specialist - South of England

Macmillan Davies; United States; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Interim Regional Employee Relations Specialist for a 3-month assignment covering the South of England. The role is home-based and involves providing expert advice on employee relations matters, managing cases, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Candidates must have a strong understanding of employment law, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in employee relations casework.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing employee relations casework.
• Ability to analyze and risk-manage cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations advice and support to managers.
• Support managers on complex cases including grievances and disciplinary procedures.
• Assist with consultation exercises for changes to roles.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Understanding of Employment Law

Job description

I am working exclusively with a group of private care homes to recruit for an interim Regional Employee Relations Specialist - South of England

Role - Interim Regional Employee Relations Specialist - South of England

Length of assignment - 3 months, starting mid June 2025

This role is home-based, covering the South of England

Salary is approximately £52,000 plus expenses

A driving license and car are essential for this role

This patch will include Devon, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Suffolk, and Worcestershire

You will manage your own diary with an expectation to visit sites 3 days a week

Job purpose

You will provide advice and guidance on a range of employee relations matters including performance, conduct, engagement, and compliance. Working with the People Business Partner to ensure that change initiatives align with the legal framework of people management and are implemented following legal requirements and best practice approaches.

Some duties

1. Provide a full range of employee relations advice, support, and guidance to managers across the organisation, following legal requirements and seeking best practices.
2. Support managers on complex cases, including preparing for formal processes such as capability, grievance, and disciplinary procedures, as well as the preliminary stages of employment tribunals.
3. Assist with technical requirements related to consultation exercises for changes to roles, teams, and departments.

Experience needed

Proven experience managing employee relations casework, including disciplinary processes, grievances, absence management, and claims of harassment and bullying. Demonstrable ability to analyze and risk-manage cases, delivering appropriate solutions, is essential.

To be successful, you will need a keen eye for detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong understanding of employment law and HR practices.

Staying updated on developments in employment legislation, case law, and best practices in the UK is crucial.

This organisation is unable to offer sponsorship.