Labour and Employee Relations Specialist – Discovery and Medical

Overview

In this role you will deliver a high-quality employee relations service across the UK & Ireland, handling complex caseloads and ensuring legal compliance. You will support People Leaders, conduct investigations, and promote fair, inclusive, high-performance practices. You will work closely with HR and site leaders to reduce risk and build capability. The position offers travel to sites and on-site support, contributing to Cytiva’s mission to advance health through science. This is a hands-on advisory role in a global life sciences environment with a focus on real impact.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume employee relations casework (discipline, grievance, performance, absence, capability).
• Support and conduct investigations, reviewing statements and evidence, and drafting outcome letters.
• Provide coaching and advice to managers to ensure fair, compliant decisions.
• Maintain accurate, timely case records in the HR system and ensure SLA and ACAS compliance.
• Travel to sites across the UK to support complex casework and training delivery.

Key requirements

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and the ACAS Code of Practice.
• Excellent investigative, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and coach managers at all levels.
• High attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• 3+ years’ experience in an HR advisory role.
• Proven track record in managing complex ER cases through to resolution.

• communication
• influence
• coaching
• ACAS Code of Practice
• UK employment law
• HR case management

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