Employee Relations Advisor

Employee Relations Advisor

Certain Advantage is hiring for an Employee Relations Advisor based in Exeter. This role is on a 6‑month contract basis and is hybrid, with 1 day per week on site.

This role is for a dynamic Employee Relations Advisor—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be a trusted ER expert, providing specialist guidance and leading on complex employee relations matters across the organisation.

• Leading the Employee Relations function and providing expert advice on complex ER cases, including escalations up to Employment Tribunal level.
• Supervising casework activity and driving best‑practice approaches across the ER service.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Trade Union representatives and external service providers.
• Supporting and developing line managers through coaching, guidance and capability building.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives through people metrics, reporting and innovative ways of working.
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policy updates and HR best practice.

We’re looking for people who can demonstrate:

• Significant Employee Relations experience within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing complex casework, including disciplinary, grievance and tribunal‑related matters.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with Trade Unions.
• Strong coaching, influencing and decision‑making abilities.