Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Bristol or Exeter | Hybrid working

I’m working with a leading professional services organisation in their recruitment for an Employee Relations Specialist role.

Sitting within an established HR team, this position has been created to provide dedicated ER expertise across the business. You’ll work closely with HR Business Partners and HR Advisors, taking the lead on complex and sensitive employee relations matters and providing commercially focused, pragmatic advice to managers and senior stakeholders.

The role

As the ER subject matter expert, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading complex ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, conduct and flexible working matters
• Managing and supporting complex investigations from initial assessment through to resolution
• Providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice while balancing employment law, risk and the employee experience
• Partnering closely with HR Business Partners and Advisors, sharing expertise and building ER capability across the team
• Coaching and supporting managers to handle people issues confidently and consistently
• Developing and reviewing HR policies, processes and guidance
• Monitoring ER trends and data to identify themes, risks and opportunities for improvement
• Keeping up to date with UK employment law and translating changes into practical guidance for the business

About you

You’ll be an experienced Employee Relations professional with strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and the confidence to manage challenging and sensitive situations.

Previous experience within a professional services environment is essential, alongside:

• Significant experience managing complex ER casework and investigations
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• A commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Confidence advising and influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong coaching and communication skills
• The ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the complexity of ER and wants to step into a newly created role where they can really add value. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced HR team while helping to shape the ER approach and build capability across the wider business.

Please get in touch for more information.

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