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Job summary
A supportive HR organization based in Luton is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor. The role focuses on navigating complex ER cases, ensuring adherence to HR policies, and promoting an inclusive workplace. Candidates should possess a solid commercial background and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers various employee benefits including extensive leave, ongoing development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in the private sector with strong commercial awareness and commitment to fairness.
- Proven stakeholder management and supportive communication skills.
- Solid generalist ER experience ideally in fast-paced environments.
Responsibilities
- Guide employees and managers through Employee Relations processes.
- Ensure adherence to HR policies while promoting equality and inclusion.
- Assist in completing ET3 forms and producing tribunal bundles.
- Create statistical reports on ER cases and identify trends.
- Support ongoing development of ER processes and policies.
Skills
Based in Luton or Gateshead
Your Difference Can Make a Difference
We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our HR team, supporting a diverse range of management across the business with complex Employee Relations (ER) cases.
As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will provide expert, inclusive advice on ER cases, including absence management, redundancies, disciplinaries, and grievances. If you are an experienced ER Advisor with a commercial background and a commitment to fostering inclusive and fair working environments, we want to hear from you.
As an Employee Relations Advisor you’ll be:
- Supporting and guiding employees and managers in navigating Employee Relations processes, ensuring a fair, inclusive, and respectful approach to all cases.
- Ensuring HR policies and procedures are followed while promoting a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all ER matters.
- Assisting the Head of HR with the completion of ET3 forms and production of Employment Tribunal Bundles.
- Creating confidential monthly statistical reports on ER cases, tribunals, compromise agreements, sickness, and employee turnover, identifying key trends and supporting improvements.
- Taking on ad-hoc projects to support the ongoing development of our ER processes and policies.
As an Employee Relations Advisor you’ll have:
- Experience within the private sector with a strong sense of commercial awareness and a commitment to fairness and inclusion in all ER matters.
- Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships, building trust and fostering open, supportive communication.
- Solid generalist ER experience, ideally gained in fast-paced, diverse environments.
- A strong ability to manage high volumes of cases, with excellent prioritisation skills and a calm, empathetic approach.
- A comprehensive understanding of HR policies, employment legislation, and related processes, including redundancies, TUPE, DBS, Security Vetting, grievance, disciplinary, and termination management.
What we offer you
We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here’s what you’ll get:
- Employee Ownership – You are part of our success!
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Company sick pay
- Maternity and paternity leave support
- 24/7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support
- Two paid volunteering days per year – Give back to a cause that matters to you
- Exclusive perks and discounts – More than 250 deals available
- Ongoing training and development – From apprenticeships to leadership programs
- Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion – Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way
- Recognition and rewards – Celebrating our shining stars all year round
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all.
Reasonable adjustments
Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We’re happy to help…
Please note: Security clearance (DBS) is required for this role.
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