Remote | Field-based | Nationwide travel
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37.5 hours per week
Our client is a people-led organisation with a strong heritage and a genuine commitment to creating a positive, inclusive workplace. They are now looking to appoint an experienced Employee Relations & Engagement Specialist to support their continued growth and to help shape best-practice people initiatives across the business.
This is a field-based role requiring regular travel across the UK, providing hands-on ER support, complex case management and tribunal support, union dispute resolution, and partnering closely with HR colleagues and operational leaders.
The Role
As an Employee Relations Specialist, you will act as a trusted advisor on the employment relationship, championing fair and consistent employee relations practices. You will play a key role in developing clear, compliant policies and processes, contributing to engagement-focused projects, and promoting best practice across the wider group.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, pragmatic advice on employee relations and engagement matters, ensuring alignment with employment legislation and business objectives
- Work collaboratively with HR specialists to support initiatives across Employee Relations, Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Reward
- Review, develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and cultural alignment
- Contribute to HR and cross-functional projects, supporting continuous improvement and engagement
- Manage group BAU ER activity, including complex casework and escalations
- Design and deliver ER training to upskill HR teams and people managers
- Support external employment solicitors with xgikmsk tribunal cases, including preparation and settlement discussions where appropriate
- Provide on-site ER support for high-risk or urgent issues across the estate, often at short notice
Success Measures
- Consistent, legally compliant ER practices embedded across the business
- Improved compliance and risk mitigation in employee relations matters
- Effective use of ER data (e.g. tribunals, disciplinaries, redundancies) to identify trends and develop line manager capability
Skills & Experien...
Employee Relations Specialist employer: New Ventures Recruitment Ltd Careers
Our client is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that prioritises employee engagement and development. With a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for educational sponsorship, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. The field-based nature of the Employee Relations & Engagement Specialist position allows for dynamic work experiences across the UK, making it an ideal opportunity for those seeking meaningful and impactful employment.
Contact Details:
New Ventures Recruitment Ltd Careers Recruitment Team
