Senior Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Flexible base, supporting Southern England
Do you love Employee Relations and helping people?
We’re looking for a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join our collaborative and supportive HR team. In this role, you’ll provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring a high standard of service across our business.
What you’ll be doing:
* Delivering a legally compliant, value-added advisory service to managers on all people management matters.
* Supporting managers with HR activities, including grievances, disciplinaries, absence management, performance, and reward.
* Advising on HR policies and procedures, with a strong understanding of employment law and best practices.
* Acting as the escalation point for complex case management.
* Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies and strategies.
* Managing and responding to HR queries within the team.
* Supporting organisational change initiatives, including TUPE transfers and redundancy consultations.
* Monitoring and reporting on employee relations trends and case activity.
* Maintaining accurate colleague data in HR and payroll systems.
* Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
* Supporting the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, learning and development, and offboarding.
* Collaborating with the HR Leadership Team on key projects and initiatives.
* Travelling to sites and branches as required.
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience managing a wide range of employee relations casework.
* Experience supporting change management processes, including TUPE and redundancy.
* Background in supporting a customer-facing, geographically dispersed workforce.
* Experience preparing for and responding to Employment Tribunal cases.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
* Ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organisation.
* High levels of resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
* CIPD qualification (or working towards/willing to study).
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company attendance and performance bonuses
* Company pension scheme (auto-enrolment)
* Death in Service benefit
* Career progression and personal development opportunities
* A supportive team environment where you’re more than just a number
* Staff discounts across all our nationwide locations
About Us
If you’re in the trade or have ever tackled a DIY project, chances are you’ve heard of the Huws Gray Group. We’re a leading supplier of building materials in the UK, made up of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Our branches and depots serve local communities across the country—and we couldn’t do it without the right people.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Huws Gray Group, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We celebrate individuality and believe that a variety of perspectives makes us stronger as a team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr