Employment Relations Advisor
Location: Nelson (with regular travel to depots)
At Wellocks, we are passionate about supplying the UK’s finest restaurants with the best ingredients. We are looking for an experienced Employment Relations Advisor to join our People Team and drive a proactive, commercially focused approach to employee relations across the business.
The Role
As the Employment Relations Advisor, you will be the go‑to expert for all things Employee Relations. You will partner closely with managers and leaders to provide clear, pragmatic advice while building confidence and capability to manage people matters effectively. Your role will move the organisation from reactive case handling to an insight‑led, preventative approach, supporting business performance and strengthening our culture.
What You Will Do
Employee Relations & Case Management
* Manage a varied caseload including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and conduct matters
* Provide clear, timely and commercially balanced advice to managers
* Support complex investigations, hearings and high‑risk cases
Coaching & Capability Building
* Upskill and coach managers to confidently handle ER matters
* Deliver training on investigations, hearings, absence management, performance, and more
Data, Insight & Improvement
* Analyse ER trends to identify root causes and preventative actions
* Produce insight reports to support decision‑making
* Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and practices
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Build strong relationships across the business, including leadership teams
* Balance employee advocacy with commercial priorities
* Influence and challenge constructively to drive better outcomes
What you will need
* Proven experience in an ER or HR Advisor role
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law
* Experience managing complex ER cases end‑to‑end
* CIPD Level 5 (or above) preferred
* Background in FMCG, logistics, or fast‑paced environments is advantageous
* Strong coaching and influencing skills
* Analytical, with the ability to interpret data and trends
* Resilient, solutions‑focused and detail‑oriented
Benefits
* 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Generous employee discounts on all products
* One day off a year for volunteering
* Cycle to Work Scheme offering discounted bikes and cycling equipment
* Pay‑through‑tax charity donations (20p tax savings per pound donated)
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Employee assistance services (financial, health & wellbeing)
Equal Opportunity
All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying – a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage diversity of thought and experience.
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