Employee Relations Advisor

Employee Relations Advisor

• Manchester
• Permanent
• Hybrid Working
• Up to £45,000 + Benefits

We're partnering with a leading national organisation to recruit an Employee Relations Advisor to join their growing HR team in Manchester. Supporting managers and employees across the UK, you'll play a key role in delivering expert ER guidance, managing complex casework and helping create a positive and high‑performing workplace culture.

As Employee Relations Advisor, you'll provide first‑class ER support across a nationwide workforce, partnering with managers to navigate a wide range of employee relations matters. You'll manage cases from start to finish, offer practical employment law advice and contribute to HR initiatives that support business performance and employee engagement.

• Manage a broad range of employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance, capability and conduct issues
• Coach and support managers on employee relations best practice
• Conduct investigations and support formal hearings and appeals
• Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies and internal procedures
• Analyse ER trends and provide recommendations to reduce risk and improve employee experience
• Support organisational change projects where required
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and processes
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple locations nationwide

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience in an Employee Relations Advisor, HR Advisor or similar HR role with a strong ER focus
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases independently
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to influence, coach and challenge managers effectively
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable