Employee Relations Expert — Hybrid UK, Impact & Compliance

CooperVision; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in medical devices is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist based in Fareham, UK. The role involves managing ER activities, providing advice on employment legislation, and overseeing absence management, with a focus on fostering positive relationships and compliance. The position offers competitive compensation, hybrid working, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Ideal candidates should possess a degree and a CIPD qualification, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Wellness platform support

Discounted contact lens scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on complex disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Confidence in conveying difficult or challenging information.
• Ability to manage high-volume ER cases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage Employee Relations activities for UK operations.
• Act as the contact point for line managers on ER matters.
• Track and manage ER cases and metrics to gain insights on trends.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Results-oriented

Self-awareness

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Influencing skills

Knowledge of UK employment legislation

Education

Degree level education

CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook)

HR information systems (Oracle, HCM)

Job description

A leading global company in medical devices is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist based in Fareham, UK. The role involves managing ER activities, providing advice on employment legislation, and overseeing absence management, with a focus on fostering positive relationships and compliance. The position offers competitive compensation, hybrid working, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Ideal candidates should possess a degree and a CIPD qualification, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.