Employee Relations Advisor

Job Description

Employee Relations Advisor

Location - Northampton (Hybrid after training)
Up to 38000 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. Youll be surrounded by experienced Advisors and Senior Advisors who genuinely enjoy sharing knowledge collaborating and helping each other succeed. If youre looking for growth variety and impact - youll find it here.

What youll be doing: No two days will look the same. Youll be right at the heart of the business providing practical commercially-minded ER advice while delivering an excellent service.

Duties include:

• Advise managers on the full range of Employee Relations matters including disciplinary grievance performance and absence management
• Manage a high volume of calls (around 7080 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

About you Youre 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.
Youll need:

• 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

It would be great if you also have

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

Whats in it for you

• 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 to38000
• 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 youre 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.