At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert advice on employee relations and support managers in resolving issues.
- Company: Join a leading national housing association with a focus on positive colleague experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workplace culture and help develop management capabilities.
- Qualifications: Experience in employee relations and strong understanding of UK employment law.
The predicted salary is between 34200 - 41800 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid with twice 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 Leeds employer: BDS (Northern) Limited
BDS (Northern) Limited is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative work culture and offering hybrid working arrangements, allowing for flexibility while maintaining strong team connections. With a focus on professional development and clear pathways for growth, employees are empowered to take ownership of their projects and contribute to meaningful change within the organisation. Located in a vibrant area, the company provides a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
