Employee Relations Advisor
Salary: £36,363 (NJC point 25)
Hours: 35 hours per week on a permanent contract
Annual leave: 25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years
Location: Zion Centre, Manchester, with the option of remote working
Line manager: HR Manager
Closing date for applications: Friday 15th May 2026 at 5pm
What you’ll be doing
* Lead on all employee relations cases across the group, giving comprehensive advice and support to employees and managers in line with employment law, best practice and Big Life’s values.
* Coach, lead, and advise staff and managers, providing practical, people-focused advice on subjects such as performance, absence, conduct, grievance, and policy.
* Manage casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence cases, supporting managers through the process and ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant.
* Support investigations and formal meetings, including preparing paperwork, coordinating meetings, and taking notes where required.
* Support employee lifecycle activities, including probation reviews, family-friendly matters, and flexible working requests.
* Maintain accurate HR records and ensure GDPR-compliant data handling; support analysis of people data and trends to identify themes and areas for improvement.
* Participate fully in HR projects and initiatives such as engagement activity, change projects and policy updates.
For more information, see the full recruitment pack and person specification at https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/work-volunteer/opportunities/.
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