Overview
Base Location: Nearest Cadent office/site in East of England Network - 2-3 days per week in site/office. Plus Ansty Head Office near Coventry (CV7 9JU) 2-3 times per month for team meetings & collaboration.
Be the Trusted Voice in Employee Relations at Cadent. Are you driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people\'s working lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment where your expertise can shape outcomes and influence workplace culture? At Cadent, we\'re looking for a HR Advisor for the Employee Relations Team who\'s not only passionate about fair and consistent people practices, but also ready to be a trusted partner to our managers and a champion for our people. In this pivotal role, you\'ll be at the heart of our employee relations activity, guiding leaders through complex and sensitive cases with confidence and clarity. From disciplinary and grievance matters to absence management and performance improvement, your insight will help ensure our operations teams, HR Business Partners and the wider People team are supported.
Customer-Focused Delivery - Provide timely, professional advice and ensure real-time updates are provided through our systems.
Drive Improvement - Contribute to process reviews and feedback loops to enhance the employee experience and streamline case handling.
Responsibilities
* Provide timely, professional ER advice to managers and leaders across Cadent.
* Guide through disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance improvement processes.
* Support formal meetings and hearings as required.
* Collaborate with Operations teams, HR Business Partners and the wider People team to resolve cases and improve processes.
* Maintain robust records and ensure compliance with ACAS guidelines and employment law.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experience - Proven track record in managing ER, absence and other cases, supporting formal meetings and hearings (essential).
* Knowledge - Strong understanding of ACAS guidelines, HR best practice, and employment law.
* Qualifications - CIPD Level 5 (essential); ideally working towards or willing to work towards CIPD Level 7 (funding support may be available).
* Mobility - This is a mobile role requiring regular travel across the East of England Network and to Head Office near Coventry. A full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.
* Skills - Confident communicator, resilient and well-organised, with a strong customer focus. Able to work at pace, manage multiple priorities, and adapt effectively to change.
* Tech - Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Benefits
* Annual bonus
* Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
* 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays, with option to buy more
* An extra day off each year to celebrate life\'s special moments
* Career development with funded learning options
* Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
* Generous family policies and flexible benefits
* Retail discounts, gym access, and more
Diversity & Inclusion
Cadent values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants who may not meet every qualification but are excited about the opportunity. Our employee communities include Women in Cadent, Pride at Work, Embrace, Thrive!, the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men\'s Engagement Network (M.E.N). We are committed to being an equitable employer.
What\'s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website. Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
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