At a Glance
- Tasks: Support managers and colleagues through complex workplace matters and provide expert guidance.
- Company: Browne Group, a leading utilities contractor focused on sustainable solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a team that values strong people practices and offers excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring fairness and compliance in employee relations.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing complex cases.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
At Browne, we are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our team and support managers and colleagues through complex workplace matters. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic environment where fairness, consistency, and strong people practices are at the heart of everything we do.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance across a wide range of employment relations matters, managing complex and high-risk cases from start to finish.
- Advise on employment law and organisational policy in partnership with managers.
- Lead investigations and support resolution of disciplinaries, grievances, and dismissals to ensure fair and compliant outcomes.
- Produce clear and accurate documentation, including case notes and formal correspondence.
- Contribute to organisational change initiatives such as restructures and redundancy programmes.
- Identify trends, reduce organisational risk, and coach managers to build confidence and capability in handling people issues effectively.
Qualifications
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
- Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases end-to-end.
- Ability to influence, challenge, and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
- Excellent written skills, with experience producing formal documentation and reports.
- Experience at HR Business Partner or Senior Advisory level.
- CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).
About Browne
Browne Group is a leading utilities contractor specialising in the water and civil engineering sectors. We deliver complex, sustainable solutions that enhance public infrastructure, improve network resilience, and reduce environmental impact. Our industry-leading digital approach to project management and quality control ensures consistent delivery to the highest standards.
Employee Relations Specialist employer: J BROWNE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED
At Browne, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, fostering a culture of fairness and collaboration in the utilities sector. Our commitment to employee development is evident through tailored growth opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages innovation and professional advancement. Located in a dynamic industry, we offer a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside dedicated professionals who share a passion for enhancing public infrastructure.
Contact Details:
J BROWNE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED Recruitment Team
