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 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 ide...
Employee Relations and Engagement Specialist in South Croydon employer: New Ventures Recruitment
As a Senior Sales Manager at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive benefits including a company car, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional advancement, we empower our team to excel in their roles while fostering strong relationships with key customers across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration in the materials handling sector.
