Employee Relations Advisor in Ibstock

We are 200 years of history and over 2,000 employees strong. We are a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. We are innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions. Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.

We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.

To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for an Employee Relations Advisor to come and join our team at our head office in Ibstock, Leicestershire.

• Advise and coach managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence, conduct, capability, and performance matters.
• Manage employee relations cases from initial consultation through to outcome and appeal stages.
• Support workplace investigations and the preparation of investigation reports.
• Manage employee complaints and conflict resolution.
• Support formal hearings and meetings.
• Advise on risk management and best HR practice.
• Interpret employment policies, assisting with policy development and reviews.
• Analyse ER trends and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate records and case documentation and log.

• Previous experience in Employee Relations or HR Advisor role and case management.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR policies.
• Experience of handling ER cases independently.
• Effective communication and interpersonal/conflict resolution skills.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters confidentially.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

Think you can make a difference? We are your future. Full time, permanent role. Hybrid.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion? Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don't perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.

Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.