ER Advisor

Employee Relations Lead

39 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Based near to Warwick

Hybrid working 3 days a week on site, 2 days working from home

Medlock Partners are partnering with a fast-paced manufacturing business, looking for a proactive and people-focused Employee Relations Advisor to join a dynamic HR team.

This is a hands-on role offering exposure to a broad range of employee relations activity, supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. This role will be circa 50% project work, supporting the ER Manager with the set up of this new function, and 50% case work, so lots to get your teeth into.

Previous experience to ER casework is essential and to Trade Unions is essential

Key responsibilities of the Employee Relations Advisor:

Act as the first point of contact for employee relations queries

Advise managers on disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and capability matters

Support and manage ER cases through to resolution

Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment law

Assist with policy updates, compliance, and ER reporting

Coach managers on best practice and employee relations processes

Build strong relationships across HR, Legal, Payroll, and operational teams

Support training sessions and wider HR initiatives

Key requirements for the Employee Relations Advisor:

Previous experience in an HR Advisor or Employee Relations role

Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice

Confidence handling a range of ER cases in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong organisation, attention to detail, and confidentiality

CIPD qualified or working towards qualification is advantageous

Manufacturing or operational environment experience is preferred

Experience with Trade Unions essential

If you are interested in this Employee Relations Advisor position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.