- Pay
- £50k
- Where
- Bristol, England, GB
- Level
- Mid
Employee Relations Specialist
Bristol or Exeter | Hybrid working
I’m working with a leading professional services organisation in their recruitment for an Employee Relations Specialist role.
Sitting within an established HR team, this position has been created to provide dedicated ER expertise across the business. You’ll work closely with HR Business Partners and HR Advisors, taking the lead on complex and sensitive employee relations matters and providing commercially focused, pragmatic advice to managers and senior stakeholders.
The role
As the ER subject matter expert, you’ll be responsible for:
Leading complex ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, conduct and flexible working matters
Managing and supporting complex investigations from initial assessment through to resolution
Providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice while balancing employment law, risk and the employee experience
Partnering closely with HR Business Partners and Advisors, sharing expertise and building ER capability across the team
Coaching and supporting managers to handle people issues confidently and consistently
Developing and reviewing HR policies, processes and guidance
Monitoring ER trends and data to identify themes, risks and opportunities for improvement
Keeping up to date with UK employment law and translating changes into practical guidance for the business
About you
You’ll be an experienced Employee Relations professional with strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and the confidence to manage challenging and sensitive situations.
Previous experience within a professional services environment is essential, alongside:
Significant experience managing complex ER casework and investigations
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
A commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
Confidence advising and influencing senior stakeholders
Strong coaching and communication skills
The ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the complexity of ER and wants to step into a newly created role where they can really add value. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced HR team while helping to shape the ER approach and build capability across the wider business.
Please get in touch for more information.
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.