Employee Relations Advisor

Initial 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Potential to Extend to 12 Months) Passionate about Employee Relations? Looking for a role where you can make an impact from day one?

We're partnering with a fantastic organisation to recruit an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join their friendly, collaborative HR team during a particularly busy period.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an established team, supporting managers across a wide range of employee relations matters while playing an important role in delivering a responsive and effective HR service.

Offered on an initial six-month fixed-term contract, there is strong potential for this opportunity to be extended for a further six months.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and supportive Employee Relations team, where you'll work closely with managers to provide practical advice and guidance across a variety of employee relations matters. You'll play an important role in managing cases effectively and ensuring managers receive a professional, responsive HR service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing advice and guidance to managers across a range of employee relations matters, including absence, disciplinary, grievance and suspension cases.
• Managing a varied caseload, ensuring cases are progressed effectively and records are accurately maintained.
• Supporting managers through formal processes, including preparing meeting documentation, arranging meetings and capturing key information where required.
• Liaising with Occupational Health providers and supporting the management of related reports.
• Assisting with Employment Tribunal administration, including preparing and uploading documentation when required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider HR function to deliver a consistent and high-quality advisory service.

We're looking for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a genuine passion for supporting managers through employee relations challenges.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Employee Relations Advisor, HR Advisor or similar HR advisory role.
• Experience managing a busy caseload, including absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Confidence providing advice and guidance to managers, particularly over the telephone.
• Experience working within a high-volume HR advisory, shared services or employee relations environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• A good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and approachable style.

• Salary of £33,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend to 12 months.
• The opportunity to join a supportive and experienced HR team.
• A varied role where you can make an immediate contribution.

If you're an experienced Employee Relations specialist looking for a new opportunity where you can add value quickly and work alongside a great team, we'd love to hear from you.