Southern Housing is looking for 2 experienced Employee Relations Specialist to deliver high‑quality ER support across our organisation. Reporting to the Lead ER Manager, you will manage complex casework, coach managers, and help us build a consistent, collaborative People service. These positions are fixed term contract until the 30 June 2027.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide expert, legally compliant advice on ER matters including sickness, conduct, capability and grievance
- Support and oversee the work of an ER Advisor
- Build strong relationships with managers, colleagues, and trade union representatives
- Analyse ER data, identify trends, and provide insights to improve performance
- Support Employment Tribunal preparation, including drafting ET3 responses
- Maintain People policies and contribute to People‑related projects
- Meet SLAs and respond promptly to queries via shared inbox and ticketing system
- Deputise for the Lead ER Manager when needed
- Work closely with colleagues across the wider People directorate – including Learning & Culture, Talent Acquisition and Strategic People Business Partners
- Contribute to manager capability by supporting development and delivery of upskilling sessions
This role will be based at our main office in Farringdon and may require visits to our main offices when needed. The role operates in a hybrid way when appropriate and as agreed with your manager.
What You’ll Need
- Significant experience of managing complex and multi‑faceted employee relations matters
- Experience of effectively managing high volume caseload
- CIPD Level 5 or qualified by experience (CIPD Level 7 desirable)
- Experience preparing papers for Employment Tribunals
- Strong knowledge of all aspects relating to employee relations
- Ability to handle sensitive and challenging situations professionally
