Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working pattern: Monday to Friday Remuneration : Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
The opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor with strong Industrial Relations experience to join our clients Nuclear & Defence team at Hinkley Point C.
This is a hands-on, site-based role suited to an HR professional who is confident managing complex ER cases, advising managers on challenging people matters and building constructive relationships with Trade Unions.
You will play a key role in ensuring fair and consistent people practices, supporting managers and helping maintain positive employee and industrial relations in a fast-paced operational environment.
Key responsibilities
Manage Employee Relations cases from start to finish, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability and absence matters.
Advise and coach managers on investigations, formal hearings, appeals and the application of employment law and company policies.
Build effective relationships with Trade Union representatives, supporting consultations, workplace concerns, disputes and escalations.
Provide practical advice on Industrial Relations matters, helping resolve issues constructively and minimise risk to the business.
Maintain accurate case records and documentation, ensuring compliance with GDPR and company standards.
Contribute to People initiatives, performance management, employee engagement and continuous improvement.
What we are looking for
Strong, demonstrable Employee Relations experience, including independently managing complex cases through to resolution.
Practical Industrial Relations experience, ideally within a unionised, industrial, construction, engineering or major project environment.
Experience working directly with Trade Unions and advising managers on sensitive or contentious issues.
Good knowledge of UK employment law, HR policies and employee relations best practice.
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to challenge and support managers where necessary.
The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
Experience within an HR or People Advisor role.
CIPD Level 5 qualified, working towards the qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
Full UK driving licence, as occasional travel is required.
About us
We deliver specialist technical industrial services across a range of industries. Our people are central to our success, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can develop, contribute and thrive.
The company values of Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability guide how we work and how we support one another.
Ready to make a difference?
If you have the ER expertise and Industrial Relations experience to support managers, engage confidently with Trade Unions and resolve complex workplace issues, we would love to hear from you.
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