Employee Relations Specialist
Location: Glasgow Head Office, but role is Fully Remote / candidate must be UK based
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
We are partnering with a national organisation to recruit two Employee Relations Specialists to join their established and growing HR/ER function. This is a fully remote role offering exposure to a broad and varied ER workload across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
This opportunity would suit an experienced ER professional who enjoys managing complex casework, advising managers with confidence, and contributing to wider organisational change initiatives. Youll work closely with senior HR colleagues and external employment law specialists, gaining valuable exposure to Employment Tribunal activity and strategic ER projects.
The Role
As an Employee Relations Specialist, you will act as a key advisor to line managers, providing clear, practical and legally robust guidance across the full range of employee relations matters. Youll balance commercial priorities with fairness, consistency and compliance, helping to drive positive outcomes for both the business and its people.
Key Responsibilities
Providing first-line and escalated ER advice to managers on complex and sensitive issues
Managing ER cases end-to-end, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, wellbeing and conduct matters
Supporting Employment Tribunal processes, including early conciliation, ET responses, witness statements, evidence preparation and hearing support
Assisting with the drafting and negotiation of settlement agreements
Contributing to organisational change activity such as restructures, redundancies, redeployment, TUPE and harmonisation programmes
Working collaboratively with HR Business Partners and stakeholders across multiple business functions
Reviewing, maintaining and updating HR policies and employee documentation to ensure legal compliance and best practice
Analysing ER data to identify trends, mitigate risk and improve processes
Promoting efficient, consistent and people-centred ER practices across the organisation
About You
Were keen to speak with candidates who bring a confident, pragmatic and empathetic approach to employee relations. Youll be comfortable working autonomously while remaining a strong team contributor.
Youll demonstrate:
Proven experience in an ER or HR role handling complex casework
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law (including Equality Act and Employment Rights Act), with exposure to Northern Ireland or ROI legislation being advantageous
Confidence influencing and advising managers at all levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience background:
2+ years ER specialist experience a fast-paced sector
OR
4+ years experience in a HR generalist role
Desirable
CIPD qualification or currently studying
Mediation training or accredited mediator status
Experience supporting Employment Tribunal preparation or early conciliation
Whats On Offer
A genuinely varied ER role with progression towards full Employment Tribunal ownership
Supportive, experienced leadership and a collaborative HR team
Ongoing development and mentoring
The opportunity to influence and shape ER delivery at scale within a complex organisation
Fully remote working with a competitive salary and benefits package
If this role could be of interest, please send your CV via the Apply Now option to be considered for the position.
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