Employee Relations Advisor

Overview

As Employee Relations Advisor, you will provide practical guidance across a broad range of ER matters to support fair, confidential decision‑making. You work closely with the People team and managers to apply policy, manage complex cases, and drive compliant, people‑centred outcomes. You will coach managers, promote early intervention and mediation, and contribute to policy development in a growing organisation. This role offers impact across organisational change and culture, aligning with our mission to Deliver Better Together in a diverse, welcoming workplace.

Pay / Benefits

• Agile working
• Career and Professional Development
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + buy up to 5 days
• Private healthcare
• Stakeholder pension
• Professional subscriptions

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on disciplinary, grievance, performance, conduct, attendance and long-term sickness absence matters, including complex cases
• Provide clear, practical guidance on People policies, formal procedures and employment-related risks
• Support fair and objective investigations, ensuring confidentiality, consistency and documentation
• Promote positive working relationships through early intervention, mediation and dispute resolution
• Coach and upskill line managers to handle employee relations matters effectively
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of People policies, processes and projects
• Provide ER support for organisational change, restructures and reorganisations as the business grows
• Support culture of high performance, inclusion and safety as a responsible employer
• Support the mission to create a diverse and welcoming workplace where everyone can contribute

Key requirements

• Proven experience in an Employee Relations advisory role or similar
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, People policies and best practice
• Experience advising on disciplinary, grievance, performance, attendance and long-term sickness absence matters
• Understanding of conflict resolution, early intervention and mediation techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build relationships at all levels
• Ability to conduct impartial investigations with confidentiality and integrity
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with ability to prioritise and progress multiple cases
• Resilience, sound judgement and passion for employee relations
• CIPD qualification or active progress towards one is desirable

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Credibility to build relationships at all levels
• Confidentiality and professional integrity
• UK employment law
• Policy interpretation and implementation
• Formal investigation techniques

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