Job Description
HR Advisor – Case Coaching Team
Barrow-in-Furness (Minimum 3 days on-site per week)
12-Month Maternity Cover (x3 roles)
£23.82 per hour PAYE or £31.94 via umbrella (inside IR35)
This is a Case Coaching Advisor position – not a generalist HR role. You will act as a subject matter expert in Employee Relations (ER), providing specialist advice and coaching on complex, high-risk cases across the UK business.
The Role
The UK Case Coaching Team provides expert technical advice and support to managers on all Employee Relations matters, including complex investigations, disciplinaries and grievances.
Working within a team of 20 specialist case coaches, you will:
1. Act as a trusted SME and strategic advisor to managers and senior leaders
2. Provide legally sound, risk-balanced advice in line with UK employment law and internal policy
3. Ensure compliance with the Acas Code of Practice and current legislation
4. Coach and influence managers to build capability and confidence in managing ER matters
5. Work closely with Trade Unions and employee representatives in a unionised environment
6. Manage a large and varied case workload across multiple UK business areas
Core Duties
7. Coach and advise Line Managers on complex and sensitive ER cases with high business risk
8. Establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective case progression
9. Provide balanced, commercially aware and legally compliant advice
10. Support managers, employees and representatives to resolve cases effectively and consistently
11. Maintain accurate and timely case records using appropriate systems
12. Challenge and influence managers constructively to improve ER capability
Essential Criteria
13. CIPD Level 5 qualification or above
14. Significant ER discipline expertise with strong UK employment law knowledge
15. Demonstrable experience managing a high-volume, complex case workload
16. Experience working in a unionised environment
17. Proven ability to advise on high-risk and complex ER matters
18. Strong stakeholder management skills across varied and senior audiences
19. Sound judgement and problem-solving capability
Knowledge & Skills:
20. UK employment law and its practical application
21. Acas Code of Practice
22. Best practice Employee Relations frameworks
23. Case management and prioritisation
24. Risk assessment and mitigation
25. Influencing and coaching
26. Stakeholder engagement
27. Clear and confident written and verbal communication
Why Join BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity and merit. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a complex and nationally significant organisation.