Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Initial 6 month FTC (potential to extend)

Hybrid working - 2 days per week in Warwick office - flexibility to travel UK-wide

Salary Circa £58,000 per annum

We're looking for a skilled Employee Relations Specialist to join our dynamic team, providing professional, risk-based advice and guidance to managers across a wide range of complex ER cases.

What You'll Do

As a trusted ER expert, you'll:

• Provide specialist advice on cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, discrimination, and more.
• Coach and support line managers through formal processes, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
• Lead and manage complex hearings, including dismissals and ill-health retirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders including legal advisors and trade unions.
• Champion best practice through training and capability-building sessions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and policy reviews.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in managing complex ER cases with sound legal and commercial judgement.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and drive change.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and ACAS guidelines.
• Experience in early conciliation, settlement agreements, and employment tribunals.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)

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