Employee Relations Advisor

Employee Relations Advisor - Northampton (Hybrid after training)

Up to £38,000 per annum + £50 on-call allowance (once a month after 6 months)

Are you a confident HR professional who thrives on solving problems, supporting managers, and making a real difference to people at work?

Ready to take the next step in your Employee Relations career?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a friendly, fast‑paced HR team that supports colleagues across the UK. You'll be surrounded by experienced Advisors and Senior Advisors who genuinely enjoy sharing knowledge, collaborating, and helping each other succeed. If you're looking for growth, variety, and impact – you'll find it here.

No two days will look the same. You'll be right at the heart of the business, providing practical, commercially‑minded ER advice while delivering an excellent service.

• Advise managers on the full range of Employee Relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management
• Manage a high volume of calls (around 70–80 per day) while maintaining accuracy, empathy, and professionalism
• Coach and support managers to handle ER issues confidently and fairly
• Own your caseload from start to finish, ensuring cases are resolved efficiently and in line with policy and best practice
• Support complex ER cases and attend hearings or meetings where required
• Share ideas and contribute to improving ER processes, policies, and templates
• Get involved in HR projects and initiatives that help shape a positive workplace culture

You're confident, organised, and calm under pressure. You enjoy problem‑solving, working at pace, and building trusted relationships with managers. Most importantly, you care about delivering a great service and doing the right thing.

• At least 2 years' experience in an HR Advisory or ER‑focused role
• A solid understanding of UK employment law
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• A professional, level‑headed approach in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for supporting people and managers

• CIPD qualification (or you're working towards it)
• Experience in a multi‑site organisation
• Mediation training or hands‑on mediation experience
• Confidence using Google Workspace and CRM systems

• A supportive, people‑first culture where your voice really matters
• Full training and ongoing development to help you grow
• Hybrid working once training is complete
• Competitive salary up to £38,000
• £50 on‑call allowance (once a month after 6 months)
• Occasional travel to meetings or hearings
• A collaborative team of 11 HR professionals who work hard – and have fun doing it

If you're passionate about Employee Relations, confident in your HR knowledge, and thrive in a busy, people‑focused environment, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Apply now and be part of something great.