At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage employee relations cases and support investigations across the UK and Ireland.
- Company: Join a dynamic HR team in a leading organisation with a focus on employee relations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for travel.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a supportive environment with career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in employee relations while developing your HR expertise.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience in HR advisory roles.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
The Labour and Employee Relations Advisor is responsible for delivering a high quality and solutions focused employee relations service across the UK and Ireland. This position reports to the Labour and Employee Relations Specialist and is part of the HR team located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire; Portsmouth, Hampshire; Stevenage, Hertfordshire; Cardiff; Newquay, Cornwall; Ilfracombe, North Devon; and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
- Manage high volume employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, absence management and capability issues.
- Support and conduct investigations, including reviewing statements, interview notes, evidence packs, and outcome letters.
- Provide support to People Leaders at disciplinary and grievance hearings.
- Provide coaching and advice to managers to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant decision-making.
- Maintain accurate, timely case records within the HR system and ensure compliance with internal service level agreements and the ACAS Code of Practice.
Qualifications:
- CIPD Level 5 qualified, or educated to degree level in Business, Law, or a related discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience operating in an HR advisory capacity.
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and the ACAS Code of Practice.
- Demonstrable experience of managing complex employee relations cases through to resolution with the ability to influence, challenge, and coach managers at all levels.
Travel, motor vehicle record and physical/environment requirements:
- Ability to travel approximately 10–15% across UK sites as needed to support complex casework and to assist with the delivery of training.
- Experience in an HR advisory or centralised Employee Relations service environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Experience working within a complex, multi-matrix organisation would be advantageous but is not essential.
Labour and Employee Relations Specialist in Amersham employer: Danaher Corporation
As a Labour and Employee Relations Specialist, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our HR team, based across various picturesque locations in the UK and Ireland, fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and skill development. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the unique advantages of working in vibrant communities with a commitment to excellence in employee relations.
