Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire | Contract: 6-month temporary assignment | Rate: £300-£350 per day via umbrella | Start: ASAP
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a well-established HR team within a leading organisation based in Beaconsfield.
This is an initial six-month temporary assignment, offering an immediate start for someone who can hit the ground running and provide hands-on support across a varied Employee Relations caseload.
Working closely with Senior HR Business Partners, you will help manage ongoing ER cases, support managers with day-to-day people matters and assist with TUPE-related activity. There is an existing backlog of cases to work through, but you will be joining a highly experienced and supportive HR team, with guidance available when needed.
This role would suit an experienced ER Advisor or HR Advisor or HRBP with strong employee relations experience, who is confident managing cases independently and providing practical, solutions-focused advice.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage a varied Employee Relations caseload, including grievances, disciplinary matters, performance issues and sickness absence.
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Provide clear, practical advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters and UK employment legislation.
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Support managers through the appropriate processes, helping them resolve issues fairly, consistently and effectively.
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Review and progress existing ER cases, ensuring matters are handled promptly and in line with company policies and procedures.
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Work closely with Senior HR Business Partners, escalating more complex cases where appropriate.
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Provide ER support in relation to ongoing TUPE transfers and associated employee matters.
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Maintain accurate case records and ensure relevant HR documentation is completed.
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Support managers and the wider People Operations team with day-to-day HR queries as required.
About You:
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Previous experience in an Employee Relations Advisor, HRBP, HR Advisor or similar HR role.
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Proven experience managing a broad range of ER cases from initial advice through to resolution.
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Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
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Confident advising managers and handling sensitive employee matters professionally.
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Experience supporting TUPE transfers would be beneficial.
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Able to manage competing priorities and work independently in a busy environment.
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A practical, approachable and solutions-focused communication style.
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CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience is desirable.
What's on Offer?
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Daily rate of £300-£350 via umbrella company, depending on experience.
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Initial six-month temporary assignment.
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Immediate start available.
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Hybrid working, with two - three days per week in the Beaconsfield office and the remainder working from home. Additional office attendance may be required during the initial onboarding period.
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The opportunity to join an established, experienced and supportive HR team.
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A varied role where you can make an immediate impact and support the business through ongoing ER and TUPE activity.
If you are an experienced ER professional available at short notice and looking for your next interim assignment, we would love to hear from you.
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