Hybrid - Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London
Commitment:
Permanent - Employee
Ready for a new challenge?
Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together? If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We're a growing technology consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for clients across government and business. We're looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert employee relations support across our organisation, helping managers navigate complex people matters while ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes. This role involves regular collaboration with managers, leaders and colleagues across the business. We're looking for someone who combines strong employee relations expertise with sound judgement, a pragmatic approach and a genuine commitment to creating positive employee experiences.
The role
The Employee Relations Specialist plays a key role within our People Operations team, providing expert advice and guidance across a broad range of employee relations matters. Managing a varied caseload from initial consultation through to resolution, you'll support managers in addressing people challenges confidently and effectively, ensuring a fair, consistent and legally compliant approach. Alongside case management, you'll use insight from employee relations activity, employment law and organisational practice to help strengthen manager capability, improve policies and continuously develop our approach to employee relations. We’re looking for people who value in-person collaboration, enjoy building strong relationships, and are passionate about delivering solutions that make a real difference for our people and our clients.
Responsibilities
Working as part of our People Operations team,you'llbe responsible for:
Managingemployee relations cases, including complex and sensitive matters, frominitialadvice through to resolution.
Providingpractical guidance and challenge to managers on employee relations issues.
Supportingdisciplinary, grievance, performance, capability,absenceand wellbeing processes.
Conductingworkplace investigations and producing clear findings and recommendations.
Identifyingand managing higher-risk cases, ensuringappropriate escalationand governance.
Keepingemployment law knowledge up to date and translating changes into practical guidance.
Usinginsight from casework to improve policies,processesand manager capability.
To succeed in this role,you'llbringemployee relations experience and a strong understanding of employment law, together with the ability to balance employee experience, organisationalprioritiesand effective risk management.You'llbe able todemonstrateexamples of:
Employee relations and case management:Managing complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance,capabilityand absence cases.
Employment law and investigations: Applying UK employment legislation and conducting fair, evidence-based workplace investigations.
Manager coaching and stakeholder management: Providing practical advice, guidance and challenge while building trusted relationships.
Organisation and continuous improvement: Managing competing priorities and using insight to improve policies,processesand ways of working.
Holding a CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above) would be beneficial.
What we offer
A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options, and a discretionary bonus. You’ll also benefit from 25 days’ holiday and access to 3 annual “life happens” days to support unexpected situations.
We provide wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities, and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team.
Where you’ll work
This role requires regular on-site attendance at our HQ, hubofficesand other business locations, alongside the flexibility to work from home. Travel may berequiredas part of the role and applicants should be able to travel when needed to support business activities and team collaboration.
We include you
We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.
Interview
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We’re happy to make adjustments to support your needs.
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Employee Relations Specialist People Operations Hybrid - Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London Permanent - Employee View role employer: Opencast
As a growing tech consultancy, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a competitive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and professional development opportunities, we ensure our team members are supported both personally and professionally. Working at our HQ offers the unique advantage of being at the heart of innovation, where you can directly contribute to impactful solutions for the public sector while building meaningful relationships with clients and partners.
