Employee relations specialist

Title : Employee Relations Specialist Location : Hybrid with twice weekly travel to Bradford Contract : Temp ongoing with strong possibility of permanent at a later date. Salary : £38,000 About the role BDS Recruitment are working with a leading national housing association to recruit. an experienced Employee Relations (ER) Advisor to join the HR team and help ensure a fair, consistent, and positive colleague experience across the organisation. You’ll provide expert, commercially focused advice on a range of ER matters — from disciplinary and grievance to absence and capability. Working closely with managers, you’ll ensure cases are handled effectively in line with employment law, best practice, and Anchor policies and behaviours, to an appropriate resolution. You’ll also help develop management capability through coaching, enabling leaders to handle ER issues confidently and proactively. About You You’ll be somebody experienced in providing support and guidance to all managers within the business, up to Heads of Business / Director level. You will be confident in managing a varied and complex ER caseload and have a sound understanding of UK employment law. Criteria: • Experience to confidently provide ER advice in a fast-paced environment • A Customer-focused mindset and high standards of service delivery • Strong influencing and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing. • Experience supporting employment tribunal preparation. • CIPD qualification or equivalent work experience. Please apply now for immediate consideration