Your newpanyA well-established and growing organisation based in the Maidstone area is seeking immediate Employee Relations support within its HR function. This opportunity is for a 3–6 month temporary assignment (so applicants must be available for short-term work and able to start promptly). The position will suit an experienced ER Business Partner / Employee Relations Consultant / ER Specialist / HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor with a strong ER emphasis.
This is a hands-on opportunity for an Employee Relations Partner where you will be instrumental in managing a busy andplex caseload. You will operate as a trusted ER Business Partner / ER Consultant / ER Specialist providing expert advice and guidance across a range of employee relations matters, based in Maidstone but with the ability to travel to sites across the Southern Home Counties (hybrid).Your new roleYou will operate as a senior HR / ER Advisor / ER Business Partner / ER Consultant level, working closely with stakeholders to drive best practice and effective employee relations oues, focused on delivering high-quality ER support and minimising risk across the business.
1. Manage and lead onplex, high-risk employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance matters
2. Conduct thorough investigations into ER issues with a focus on risk mitigation
3. Provide expert, pragmatic ER advice to operational leaders and stakeholders
4. Coach managers and HR colleagues on best practice ER handling and case management
5. Develop and implement structured approaches to ER case management and documentation processes
6. Analyse ER trends and provide management information to support decision-making
7. Support wider HR initiatives, including organisational change and people-related projects
8. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including Trade Union representatives, to promote positive employee relations
9. Ensure fullpliance with employment legislation and internal policies
What you'll need to succeed
10. Proven experience managingplex and high-risk Employee Relations casework end-to-end
11. Strong track record as an ER Business Partner / ER Consultant / ER Specialist / HRBP with ER emphasis
12. Experience working with Trade Unions and within unionised environments is essential.
13. Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
14. Strong stakeholder management, coaching and influencing skills
15. Ability to analyse ER data and identify trends to inform business decisions
16. Amercial, risk-aware approach with strong judgement
What you'll get in returnA challenging and varied role.Hybrid working 2 days WFH and 3 days on/out at site #4794582 - Abigail Worth