Employee Relations Advisor

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Employee Relations Advisor to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused HR advisory service across the employee lifecycle. This role will support managers and employees on a wide range of employee relations matters while contributing to HR projects, organisational change initiatives, and continuous improvement activity. The successful candidate will provide practical, solutions-focused advice aligned with organisational policies, employment legislation, and best practice, helping to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Key Responsibilities Act as a first point of contact for employee relations queries, providing timely and accurate HR advice to managers and employees. Conduct initial case assessments and triage employee relations matters, ensuring appropriate prioritisation and escalation where required. Advise and coach managers on a broad range of employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, sickness absence, capability, and conduct matters. Manage a varied employee relations caseload, ensuring cases are handled professionally, consistently, and in line with policy and employment legislation. Build effective working relationships with managers, employees, trade union representatives, and key stakeholders. Support organisational change programmes, restructures, consultations, and wider organisational development initiatives. Participate in HR and employee relations projects focused on continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.About You We are looking for a confident HR professional with experience providing operational HR and employee relations support within a fast-paced environment. Our client offers progression, development and a positive working environment and culture. You will have: Experience managing or supporting a range of employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, redundancy, and organisational change matters. Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Experience advising and influencing managers at different levels of an organisation. Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills. The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Confidence handling sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion. Strong IT and HR systems skills.Desirable Experience Experience working with trade unions, staff representatives, or collective consultation processes. Experience within the public sector, education, cultural, charitable, or not-for-profit environments. Knowledge of TUPE, organisational change, and job evaluation processes. Exposure to visa and sponsorship administration within UK immigration requirements. CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards CIPD accreditation.We will contact you within 3 working days of your application, if you have been successful. We are unable to respond and give feedback on all applications