Employee Relations Advisor

A leading UK energy infrastructure organisation is seeking an Employee Relations (ER) Advisor to join their HR team, providing advice and guidance to managers across the business on a broad range of employee relations matters. Acting as a critical first point of contact, you will support managers through the full employee relations lifecycle, ensuring cases are managed fairly, consistently, and in line with company policy, employment legislation, and best practice.

You will play a key role in supporting disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence management, and conduct-related cases, helping to drive timely and effective case resolution while maintaining positive employee relations. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially minded ER professional who enjoys managing complex casework, influencing stakeholders, and working in a fast-paced operational environment. This is an initial 12-month contract based in Coventry with hybrid working available (2 days per week in the office), the hourly rate for the role is £22.84 to £25.61 paid weekly via an Umbrella company or PAYE options also available.

Key Responsibilities Provide timely, professional and accurate employee relations advice to managers across a range of case types, including:
Disciplinary Grievance Sickness Absence Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) Dignity at Work and Bullying & Harassment (DBH) Drugs and Alcohol policy matters Conduct and capability issues Support managers throughout investigations and formal case processes, ensuring compliance with company policy and employment legislation. Guide and challenge stakeholders to ensure investigations are robust, completed to a high standard, and progressed efficiently. Assist in the preparation of case documentation, reports, presentations and hearing packs.

Review case information and provide practical recommendations to ensure consistency, fairness and risk mitigation. Monitor and maintain accurate employee relations records, case files and documentation. Analyse ER data and trends, producing management information and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. Coordinate meetings, hearings and reviews, ensuring actions are tracked and followed through. Contribute to ER projects and initiatives that support the wider people strategy.

About You Essential Requirements CIPD qualified Previous experience within an Employee Relations Advisor, HR Advisor or HR Operations role. Strong knowledge of employee relations processes, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and conduct matters. Good understanding of UK employment legislation and ACAS best practice. Experience supporting investigations, including interview planning, questioning techniques and report writing. Proven ability to provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice to stakeholders at all levels.

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge where appropriate. Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.