This ER Advisor / ER Consultant role focusses on supporting managers with employee relations matters, particularly absence management, while driving consistency, compliance, and best practice across the business.You'll play a key role in coaching leaders, managing ER casework, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of HR policies and processes.Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of employee relations matters including:
- Sickness absence
- Disciplinary and grievance cases
- Capability and performance issues
- Provide expert advice to managers, investigators, and hearing panels
- Coach and support managers to apply HR policies fairly and consistently
- Analyse absence data and produce actionable insights and improvement plans
- Support and deliver training on employee relations topics
- Lead or support formal investigations where required
- Contribute to HR policy development and continuous improvement
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience handling a wide range of employee relations casework
- Strong background in advising managers on complex HR issues
- Experience working with trade unions
- Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting formal hearings and investigations
- Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practice
- Knowledge of absence management processes
- Understanding of dispute resolution and conflict management
- Familiarity with HR systems and case management tools
Qualifications
- CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or equivalent
- Advanced HR qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 5) desirable
Working StyleThis is a hybrid role, offering flexibility between home and office working.Why Join?
- Opportunity to shape and improve HR practices
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
- Exposure to complex and varied casework
- Professional development opportunities
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