Advisor: Employee Relations Specialist

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to support the business during a particularly busy period.

This is a hands-on, generalist role with a strong focus on employee relations, offering the opportunity to work closely with managers across the Group and make a real impact in a fast-paced, operational environment.

About the role

As HR Advisor, you will act as a key point of contact for managers, providing practical and consistent HR advice across a range of people matters. You will take ownership of employee relations casework and support wider HR activity, including recruitment and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing proactive HR advice to managers on employee relations matters, including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes
• Managing HR casework from investigation through to resolution
• Preparing HR documentation including outcome letters, contracts, and reports
• Supporting industrial relations activity, including working with trade union representatives and consultation processes
• Liaising with Occupational Health and supporting the implementation of reasonable adjustments and fair passports
• Supporting HR data gathering and reporting
• Representing HR in site or project meetings where required
• Assisting with the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures
• Supporting recruitment activity, particularly for white-collar roles
• Assisting with onboarding and induction processes
• Contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

About you

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a generalist HR role with exposure to employee relations casework
• Good working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and casework effectively
• Experience working in operational environments, ideally with both unionised and non-unionised work forces
• We may also consider candidates with strong HR support experience who are looking to step up into an advisory role.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to gain experience in a busy and varied HR environment
• Exposure to a wide range of employee relations and operational HR activity
• Supportive HR team with the opportunity to make a real impact over the contract period

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme with 5% matched employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Life assurance
• Opportunities for learning and development