Job Title: Employee Relations Advisor
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum
Location: Broughton, Chester - this will be 3 days in Chester onsite, 1 day in Nuneaton (travel expensed) and 1 day at home
Are you a passionate Employee Relations Advisor with a strong grasp of employment law and a drive to support managers through complex casework? We’re looking for a confident and experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our client’s team, offering expert support across investigations, grievances, disciplinary action, absence and performance management.
About the Role
As an Employee Relations Advisor, you’ll act as a trusted partner to people managers, guiding them through a broad range of ER issues. You’ll proactively manage your caseload from start to finish, ensuring outcomes are fair, commercially sound, and legally compliant.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a varied caseload of ER matters in line with SLAs and best practice
* Provide sound, legally compliant advice on ER cases including absence, conduct, grievance, and performance
* Maintain up-to-date, GDPR-compliant case records
* Escalate complex or high-risk issues where appropriate
* Collaborate with HR, Trade Union, and Occupational Health teams
* Contribute to the development of ER-related policies, templates and training
* Coach and upskill managers to handle sensitive issues confidently
About You:
* At least 2 years’ experience in an HR advisory or ER-focused role
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS guidelines
* Proven experience managing high-volume ER casework
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team
* Confident in handling challenging conversations and situations
Join now as an Employee Relations Advisor and help shape a workplace culture where fairness and engagement thrive. If you're looking to build your career in a supportive, dynamic HR team, apply today to become our client’s next Employee Relations Advisor.