Job Description
Employee Relations Advisor
Office-based | YDS Group
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
£36,000 – £40,000 per year
We’re seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join the HR team at YDS Group in a full-time, office-based role. Reporting directly to the Group HR Director, you’ll play a key role in delivering fair, consistent and legally compliant employee relations support across the business.
This is a hands-on role for someone who can confidently manage or support day to day ER activity, absence, support managers and HR admins with clarity, empathy and confidence.
What you’ll be doing
* Day to day activities in employee relations and supporting, policies and procedures
* Providing pragmatic, sound advice aligned with company policies and procedures
* End-to-end case management, documentation and prioritisation
* Supporting managers
* Taking accurate meeting minutes and keeping cases moving at pace
* Spotting ER trends and contributing to continuous improvement in the team
* Working closely with the HR team in general activities
What we’re looking for:
* Demonstrated experience in an Employee Relations advisory position
* Comprehensive and current understanding of employment law
* Ability to manage a varied generalist workload and handle a wide range of queries
* Capable of working independently with a professional approach and strong interpersonal awareness
* Able to remain composed and solution focused in high pressure situations
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and maintain high attention to detail
* Proficient in HR systems and the Microsoft Office suite
A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above) is highly desirable.
What we offer
* £36,000 – £40,000 per year
* Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
* Free on-site parking
* Gym, retail and cinema discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension scheme