Employee Relations Advisor

Job Specification: Employee Relations Advisor

Location: Hybrid - [Manchester HQ with 2 days per week in office)

6 months FTC

Salary: £35,000 pro-rata + benefits

Opportunity within an established leader in their field - a vibrant, modern and cutting-edge business in the heart of Manchester.

You'll provide specialist employee relations advice and case management support, ensure compliance with UK employment law, ACAS best practice and relevant company policy while maintaining positive employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management




• Lead end-to-end ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, absence, and redundancy consultations.


• Conduct investigations, attend formal hearings and draft outcome letters.


• Manage complex cases through to resolutions, escalating where necessary.
  
  




• Advisory & Coaching




• Partner with line managers and HRBPs to provide pragmatic, legally compliant ER guidance.


• Coach managers on informal resolution and early intervention.
  
  




• Policy & Process




• Update ER policies and templates in line with upcoming legislative changes (e.g., Employment Rights Bill).


• Support consultation processes for restructures/redundancies.
  
  




• Data & Reporting




• Maintain accurate case records within our HRIS.


• Produce ER metrics (case volume, themes, resolution times).
  
  




• Stakeholder Engagement




• Deliver ER training sessions for managers.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience in an ER role within a fast-paced environment.


• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law (including upcoming Employment Rights Bill and flexible working reforms).


• CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent) - desirable.


• Resilient and calm under pressure.


• Excellent communicator (written/verbal) with strong influencing skills.


• Data-driven with high attention to detail.


• Discreet and empathetic.