Are you an ER expert who thrives on coaching leaders, navigating complex casework, and driving fair, value-led outcomes?
This role is part of an award-winning HR team, in a progressive housing provider, who are dedicated to creating thriving, secure communities.
They are seeking a proactive, insightful Employee Relations Specialist, who will act as trusted advisor and coach to managers across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing an ER caseload covering: performance, conduct, attendance, grievance, flexible working requests (approx 15 cases at any one time)
- Providing practical, legally sound advice to managers, to reduce organisational risk and support fair outcomes.
- Ownership of all things absence and attendance, including monitoring trigger points and reporting, long term absence cases, etc.
- Coaching managers and running training sessions, so they can handle people matters early, constructively, and with confidence.
- Analysing ER case trends to identify risks and implement preventative solutions.
This is a hybrid role dividing your time 50/50 between your local office and working from home - if you're reading this, your local office is likely to be central Bradford.
Why you'll love this job:
- Salary circa £40,000 depending on your qualifications and experience
- Generous holiday allowance 28 days plus bank holidays
- Health and wellbeing services
- Loads of training and development opportunities including professional qualifications
- Agile, flexible working model that balances organisational needs with your own.
- Values-driven environment where your expertise directly shapes leadership capability and workplace culture.
What you need:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Strong track record managing complex ER casework in a complex multi-site environment.
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application, and experience preparing cases for tribunal
- Excellent written communication and coaching skills, with the ability to challenge constructively.
- Experience within housing, care, or a regulated sector is advantageous but not essential.
This is a critical role within a talented, friendly and collaborative People team. Interested in taking the next step in your ER career? Apply today!
Employee Relations Specialist in Bradford employer: hireful agency
Join a vibrant and dynamic team at one of the leading brands in the flexible workspace sector, located in the heart of West London. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer an impressive benefits package including 25 days' holiday, private medical cover, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive work culture. Experience the unique advantage of working in a beautiful Georgian estate surrounded by a thriving community, where your contributions will directly impact the success of our co-working spaces.
