At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert advice on employee relations and support managers in resolving issues.
- Company: Leading national housing association with a commitment to positive colleague experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workplace culture and help shape management capabilities.
- Qualifications: Experience in employee relations and strong understanding of UK employment law.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid with regular weekly travel to Bradford
Contract: Temp ongoing with strong possibility of permanent at a later date.
Salary: £38,000
About the role
BDS Recruitment are working with a leading national housing association to recruit an experienced Employee Relations (ER) Advisor to join the HR team and help ensure a fair, consistent, and positive colleague experience across the organisation. You’ll provide expert, commercially focused advice on a range of ER matters — from disciplinary and grievance to absence and capability. Working closely with managers, you’ll ensure cases are handled effectively in line with employment law, best practice, and Anchor policies and behaviours, to an appropriate resolution. You’ll also help develop management capability through coaching, enabling leaders to handle ER issues confidently and proactively.
About You
You’ll be somebody experienced in providing support and guidance to all managers within the business, up to Heads of Business / Director level. You will be confident in managing a varied and complex ER caseload and have a sound understanding of UK employment law.
- Experience to confidently provide ER advice in a fast-paced environment
- A Customer-focused mindset and high standards of service delivery
- Strong influencing and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing.
- Experience supporting employment tribunal preparation.
- CIPD qualification or equivalent work experience.
Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Employee relations specialist in Bradford employer: BDS (Northern) Limited
BDS is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for mobile responders to make a meaningful impact in the North East community. With a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and flexibility, staff enjoy generous benefits including a competitive daily rate, overtime pay, and enhanced rates for bank holidays. The company fosters growth through training and development, ensuring that employees are equipped to provide the best support to older adults in need.
