ER Advisors in Slough

About the role

Based at our beautiful Head Office in Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JT, Atlas is looking for an enthusiastic Employee Relations (ER) Advisor to complement our existing team. As part of the ER Team, you will be responsible for advising on a full spectrum of employee relations cases ranging from absence management to disciplinaries to flexible working requests, leading case management discussions, ensuring proper management of cases and coaching and mentoring managers as advocates of the Atlas values.

Key responsibilities

• Leading on the management of all Employee Relations cases, which will vary in complexity, risk and volume.
• Managing a diverse caseload, inclusive of dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, retirements, redundancies and any employment litigation claims.
• Providing prompt and comprehensive advice to managers on employee relation matters and collaborating with our legal partners as required.
• Coaching and mentoring line managers on effective approaches to handling issues.
• Ensuring adherence to company procedures, policies, and requirements across the company.
• Gathering pertinent facts for each case to ensure accurate advice.
• Reviewing and advising on case evidence, notes, and procedural correspondence, together with supporting operational teams in meetings and hearings as necessary.
• Drafting HR‑related correspondence on behalf of managers.
• Fostering and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensuring the timely progression of all cases through effective tracking, providing weekly and periodic reporting on case statistics and work updates.
• Collating, analysing and reporting on data to identify trends and providing pro‑active resolutions.
• Supporting the wider HR team with the delivery of leadership initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities for improving policies and procedures.
• Assisting with TUPE transfer processes, both incoming and outgoing.
• Interfacing with Trade Unions.
• Contributing to ad hoc projects as part of the people strategy.

Required skills and experience

• Understanding of the ER function and a desire to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High professional standards, a methodical approach and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• A confident approach.
• Proven track record in a similar ER/HR role within a fast‑paced, high case volume environment.
• Experience handling the full spectrum of ER cases including disputes, disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, absences, redundancies, early conciliation and employment tribunals.
• Up‑to‑date working knowledge of UK employment legislation, including GDPR.
• Excellent stakeholder and change management skills.
• Good analytical and systems skills.
• Full, clean driving licence and own car.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience in Facilities Management, Cleaning or Security.
• Trade Union experience.

Benefits and support

• Full learning & support from Atlas.
• Financial wellbeing platform: Wagestream – real‑time access to earned wages, financial health information and discounts at leading retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Staff recognition scheme.
• Staff engagement portal.
• Opportunities for career progression and learning.
• Learning and development tailored to your interests.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Atlas commits to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and aims to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment or is placed at a disadvantage because of a protected characteristic. Atlas strives to see its workforce broadly reflecting the community in which its operation is based. Subject to qualifying parameters.