Employer Relations Advisor

We’re seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join the HR team at YDS Group in a full-time, office-based role. Reporting directly to the Group HR Director, you’ll play a key role in delivering fair, consistent and legally compliant employee relations support across the business.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who can confidently manage or support day to day ER activity, absence, support managers and HR admins with clarity, empathy and confidence.

• Day to day activities in employee relations and supporting, policies and procedures
• Providing pragmatic, sound advice aligned with company policies and procedures
• End‑to‑end case management, documentation and prioritisation
• Supporting managers
• Taking accurate meeting minutes and keeping cases moving at pace
• Spotting ER trends and contributing to continuous improvement in the team
• Working closely with the HR team in general activities

• Demonstrated experience in an Employee Relations advisory position
• Comprehensive and current understanding of employment law
• Ability to manage a varied generalist workload and handle a wide range of queries
  
  Capable of working independently with a professional approach and strong interpersonal awareness
• Able to remain composed and solution focused in high‑pressure situations
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and maintain high attention to detail
• Proficient in HR systems and the Microsoft Office suite

A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above) is highly desirable.