Employee Relations Specialist

Reporting into the HR team, you will provide specialist employee relations support across a range of complex casework and people initiatives, with responsibilities including:

• Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence cases
• Conducting investigations into workplace concerns and preparing detailed case documentation and recommendations
• Providing employee relations advice and guidance to managers in line with company policies and UK employment legislation
• Supporting formal hearings and meetings, ensuring a fair, consistent and compliant approach
• Acting as a key escalation point for complex employee relations queries
• Advising on reasonable adjustments and coordinating occupational health referrals where required
• Supporting mediation and informal resolution of workplace conflicts
• Monitoring employee relations trends and producing insights to support proactive people initiatives
• Assisting with the review, development and communication of HR policies and procedures
• Maintaining accurate employee relations records and documentation for audit and reporting purposes
• Supporting employee engagement, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives across the business
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across HR and the wider organisation

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in an Employee Relations Advisor, ER Specialist or HR Advisor role with a strong employee relations focus
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases from investigation through to resolution
• Excellent advisory, coaching and stakeholder management skills
• Strong investigation, problem-solving and report-writing capabilities
• Experience working within a large, complex or regulated environment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience using HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records
• Exposure to employee relations reporting, data analysis and trend monitoring would be advantageous
• Previous experience within financial services, professional services or another regulated environment would be beneficial

What you'll get in return:

• Up to £60,000
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days in the office
• Competitive benefits package
• Professional development and career progression opportunities