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Job profile for Employee Relations Partner

Edinburgh

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary £54,002.00 - £67,651.00 per annum (dependent on skills and experience).

Contractual hours 35 Basis Full Time

Region Link Group

Contract Type 35 per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Alternative working patterns and/or working arrangements will be considered.

Job category/type Human Resources

Date posted 20/10/2026

Job reference LGERPOCT
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Attachments Employee Relations Partner Job Information Pack

Employee Relations Partner

Permanent

Location:

This post is based at Link's Edinburgh office. However, hybrid working is available with this role.

Hour of Work: 35 per week, Monday to Friday.

Alternative working patterns and/or working arrangements will be considered.

The Role

At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are committed to supporting our people to develop, thrive and achieve their full potential.

The Employee Relations (ER) Partner will lead on the provision of expert employee relations advice and case management, handling complex and sensitive matters including dismissals, appeals, equality and inclusion issues, safeguarding concerns, regulatory compliance, settlement negotiations, and Employment Tribunal cases, while ensuring legal compliance and effective risk management.

The post will play a key role in delivering complex organisational change programmes, working collaboratively with managers, trade unions and employee representatives to manage consultation, restructuring, redundancy and TUPE processes effectively.

The post will lead and manage Link's job evaluation service, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant grading outcomes through robust governance, quality assurance, training, supplier management and expert advice to managers and HR colleagues.

The post will play a key role in developing fair, inclusive and person-centred HR services, ensuring policies, procedures and employment practices reflect legislative requirements, best practice and the needs of the organisation. Leading and supporting policy reviews, while using employee relations data and case trends to identify opportunities for improvement are key responsibilities, as are ensuring managers have the skills and tools they need to manage challenging people related issues effectively.

Through regular audits and practical recommendations, the post will help strengthen compliance, improve workplace practices and contribute to a positive employee experience.

About You

You will be an experienced and highly credible Employee Relations professional who is passionate about delivering excellent people-focused outcomes. You will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience), with CIPD Level 7 desirable, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, particularly in UK employment law and employee relations practice.

You will have experience of leading, managing, and developing specialist teams, alongside a strong and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice. Confident in managing complex and…