Job Overview
The Employee Relations Advisor will provide expert guidance and practical support to managers and employees on a broad range of people matters. The role helps maintain fair, consistent, and legally compliant employment practices while supporting a positive workplace culture, effective case management, and early resolution of issues where possible.
Responsibilities
* Provide timely, practical advice to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, absence, and flexible working.
* Manage and support employee relations casework from initial enquiry through to resolution, ensuring fairness, consistency, confidentiality, and compliance with policy and employment law.
* Guide and coach managers through investigations, formal meetings, hearings, and appeals, including preparation of letters, outcome documentation, and case records.
* Promote early and informal resolutions where appropriate, including coaching managers on effective conversations, mediation, and problem‑solving approaches.
* Interpret and apply employment policies, procedures, and terms and conditions accurately and consistently.
* Work collaboratively with HR colleagues, leaders, trade union or employee representatives, occupational health, and external advisers where required.
* Monitor trends in casework, identify risks or recurring themes, and recommend proactive improvements to policy, process, and manager capability.
* Support organisational change activity, consultation processes, and employee communications in line with legal and organisational requirements.
* Maintain accurate, confidential records and produce reports on employee relations activity, outcomes, and trends.
* Contribute to the review and development of employee relations policies, templates, guidance, and training materials.
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience in an HR or employee relations advisory role; sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
* Strong case management skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters objectively and professionally.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills; ability to build credibility with managers, employees, and stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines; good judgement, attention to detail, and a solution‑focused approach; high level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
* Competent in using HR systems and Microsoft Office tools for record‑keeping and reporting.
Desirable Experience
* CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD accreditation.
* Experience of supporting formal hearings, appeals, consultation processes, and complex casework.
* Experience of working with trade unions or employee representatives.
* Experience in policy development, manager coaching, and reporting on employee relations data.
Company Overview
Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €10 billion, operating in 67 countries under two brands – Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high‑performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonised future and provides tailored AI‑powered, end‑to‑end solutions for all industries.
Culture and Benefits
* People‑first culture – Join a collaborative, international environment where respect, inclusion, and teamwork are part of everyday work.
* Winning behaviours – We encourage innovation, continuous improvement, and ownership.
* Career development opportunities – Grow with us through ongoing learning, professional development programs, mentoring, and opportunities for internal mobility and career progression.
* Flexible hybrid working – Benefit from a modern hybrid work model that supports both collaboration and flexibility, helping you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
* Pension scheme – contributions matched up to 10 %.
* Private medical cover.
* Income protection.
* Life assurance.
* 25 days paid leave + national holidays.
* Flex benefits programme.
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