Employee Relations Specialist

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Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus Potential

Central Belt – Edinburgh, Glasgow or Falkirk | Hybrid

Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required

Are you an experienced Employee Relations specialist who enjoys being embedded in the business and trusted to handle complex, hands‑on casework? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established and growing construction organisation as an Employee Relations Specialist, working within a supportive and respected People Team that partners closely with managers to deliver fair, consistent, and commercially sound people outcomes.

This role has ownership of complex and high‑volume casework across multiple regions. You’ll work closely with managers, coaching them through people challenges while building confidence and capability across the business.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a high-volume ER caseload end‑to‑end, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, and investigation matters
• Leading and supporting complex investigations, hearings, and performance management processes
• Providing expert advice on employment law and internal policy, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant decision‑making
• Acting as a trusted advisor to managers across construction, sales, and support functions
• Supporting organisational change activity, including TUPEs, restructures and redundancy processes where required
• Designing and delivering practical line‑manager training, particularly for technically skilled managers new to leadership
• Promoting a people‑first, values‑led culture built on trust, respect, and accountability

What we’re looking for

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) as a minimum; Level 7 preferred
• Demonstrable experience managing complex ER cases independently, end‑to‑end
• Confident advising, coaching, and influencing managers at all levels
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and best practice
• A credible, pragmatic communicator with a personable, down‑to‑earth style
• Highly organised, resilient, and comfortable working at pace
• Proactive, solutions‑focused, with a genuine passion for employee relations
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential

You’ll be trusted to manage your workload and diary autonomously, within a business that values its people.

You’ll join a collaborative, well‑regarded People Team that is embedded in the business, supported by a manager who values independence, professional judgement, and development.

If you’re an experienced Employee Relations professional who enjoys complex casework, influencing managers, and making a tangible impact, this role offers a genuinely rewarding next step.

Apply now or email Kelsie.patterson@symedrummond.co.uk for more information – this one will move quickly!

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Housing and Community Development, Construction, and Building Construction