Employee Relations Advisor (6 month FTC)

Employee Relations Advisor (6 month FTC)

Location: Leeds LS12 6AB

At Lanes Group were committed to improving today for a better tomorrow. As the UKs leading wastewater and drainage specialist our people are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As our Employee Relations Advisor youll act as a trusted specialist providing expert guidance and end-to-end case management across a broad range of employee relations matters. Youll work closely with managers and stakeholders across the business helping them navigate challenging people issues while ensuring consistency fairness and legal compliance.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing employee relations cases from initial consultation through to resolution.
• Providing expert advice on disciplinary grievance conduct capability and absence management matters.
• Advising managers on People policies procedures and UK employment legislation.
• Supporting family leave and flexible working cases ensuring a positive employee experience and legal compliance.
• Conducting and overseeing investigations hearings and appeals where required.
• Coaching influencing and constructively challenging managers to promote best practice people management.
• Identifying trends and opportunities to improve policies processes and manager capability.
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.

About You

Essential

• Significant experience in an Employee Relations or HR Advisory role with a strong ER focus.
• Proven experience managing disciplinary grievance capability and absence cases from start to finish.
• Strong practical knowledge of UK employment law and its application within the workplace.
• Excellent coaching influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong investigation analytical and decision-making capability.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high levels of professionalism under pressure.

Desirable

• Experience working within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience supporting frontline or blue-collar workforces.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or currently working towards it.

Why Join Lanes Group

At Lanes Group youll join a supportive and collaborative People Team where your expertise will directly influence employee experience and organisational success. Youll have the opportunity to work with stakeholders across the business develop your professional skills and contribute to a culture built around our L.A.N.E.S values of being Leading Agile Nurturing Engaging and Safe & Secure.

If youre ready to make a real impact and be part of a business that values its people as much as its performance wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build a workplace where people can thrive.

Required Experience:

Manager