At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert advice on employee relations and manage your own caseload.
- Company: Join a collaborative HR team focused on innovation and integrity.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in HR with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment that values continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on colleague experience and workplace culture.
- Qualifications: Extensive HR and ER experience with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Employee Relations Partner – 6 Months FTC Location: Sunderland, Peterborough or Portsmouth About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Employee Relations Partner to join our Group HR team on a 6 months FTC.
You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice and guidance on complex and sensitive employee relations matters ensuring fair, consistent, and commercially sound outcomes for both colleagues and the business.
You’ll manage your own caseload across the full ER spectrum, from grievance and disciplinary matters to capability, absence, and flexible working cases.
Working closely with Line Managers, HR Business Partners, and other HR colleagues, you’ll help create a workplace culture built on trust, fairness, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do Provide professional, confidential advice on employee relations issues including conduct, grievance, performance, and absence.
Manage your own caseload end-to-end, ensuring timely and fair resolution.
Partner with line managers to deliver balanced outcomes that protect both colleague experience and business needs.
Support the development of managers through coaching and delivery of HR and ER workshops.
Maintain up-to-date, accurate case files in line with governance standards.
Monitor ER trends and MI to identify learning opportunities and areas for improvement.
Stay current with employment legislation and proactively manage business risk.
What You’ll Bring Extensive HR and ER experience.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Excellent communication, influencing, and customer service abilities.
Solid understanding of UK employment law and best practice.
Why Join Us You’ll be part of a collaborative HR team that values expertise, innovation, and integrity.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact on colleague experience and help shape how we manage employee relations across our business. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Wanted: ER Partner - 6 months FTC in Portsmouth employer: GerrardWhite
GerrardWhite is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your expertise in risk management will be valued and impactful. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work alongside senior leaders in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, our company offers a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional growth while ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
