HR Generalist - Permanent - Employee Relations MCS Group is delighted to partner with an organisation as they look to add an HR Generalist to their team. This role will have a particular focus on employee relations. The role: As the ER Advisor, you'll be the first point of contact for complex employee relations matters, supporting managers and employees to achieve fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes. You'll work closely with trade unions and employee representatives, ensuring collaborative and constructive relationships The main responsibilities: Provide expert guidance on complex ER issues including disciplinary, grievances, capability, absence, and appeals. Lead and advise on formal casework, ensuring processes are compliant and best practice is applied. Support managers in early intervention, mediation, and conflict resolution to drive positive outcomes. Build and maintain effective working relationships with trade union representatives. Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with employment law, internal policies, and collective agreements. The ideal candidate: CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum). Proven experience managing complex ER casework in a unionised environment. Strong working knowledge of NI employment law and best practice. Excellent communication and influencing skills. What's on offer: Competitive base salary (dependant on experience). Hybrid and flexible working. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, Senior HR Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group - Proud CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2025 MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Skills: HR Officer Junior HR Officer HR Generalist Senior HR Assistant ER Advisor Employee relations