Employee Relations Advisor

Are you an experienced ER Advisor with strong employee relations knowledge and experience of working within a complex, operational environment?

We’re partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an ER Advisor to join their established HR team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll provide practical ER advice and support to managers, manage a varied caseload and work closely with trade unions.

You’ll need to be confident managing ER matters independently, with a strong understanding of employment law, policies and procedures and how these are applied in practice.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing a broad range of ER cases from start to finish, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability matters.
• Providing clear, practical advice to managers on complex employee relations issues.
• Supporting and leading investigations, ensuring fair, consistent and compliant outcomes.
• Working effectively within a unionised environment, building constructive relationships with trade union representatives.
• Advising managers on the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Coaching managers to build their confidence and capability in handling ER matters.
• Supporting the review and development of policies and procedures, ensuring they remain practical, consistent and legally compliant.
• Contributing to continuous improvement across ER processes and ways of working.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience within an ER Advisor, HR Advisor or similar employee relations-focused role.
• Excellent ER knowledge with demonstrable experience managing complex casework independently.
• Previous experience of working with trade unions and within a unionised environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Good experience of working with and applying HR policies and procedures.
• Confident working with managers and stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operational environment.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified, or working towards, would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as occasional travel may be required.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced ER professional who wants a role with plenty of responsibility and exposure, working as part of a supportive HR team within a large and complex organisation.

If you have strong ER experience, have worked with unions and are confident advising on policy and procedure, please get in touch for more information.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.