Employee Relations Advisor

Location: York YO60 6PG

Contract: Fixed term contract (7 months, with possibility of extension)

Salary: £28,500 - £32,000 a year

Role Overview: Supporting managers and employees across the organization on employee relations matters, providing expert advice and managing ER cases.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters.
• Manage ER cases from start to finish, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and appeals.
• Ensure all ER matters are handled fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation and company policies.
• Support managers with short‑term absence management, probation reviews and flexible working requests.
• Coach and upskill managers on MAP policies, procedures and best practice approaches.
• Support employees and managers with progression planning through Monster Progression Plans (MPPs).
• Assist with UK payroll administration and provide support with payroll‑related queries.
• Collate, analyse and report on people data including absence trends and ER metrics.
• Occasionally support with delivering training sessions and workshops on people‑related topics and workplace policies.
• Work collaboratively with the wider MAP team to provide a positive employee experience.
• Regular travel to Scunthorpe sites and occasional travel to Venlo, Netherlands warehouse.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrable experience providing HR and ER advice within a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations processes, policies and UK employment law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and support stakeholders at all levels.
• Positive, proactive and approachable attitude with genuine passion for supporting people.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• Confident using HR systems and IT packages, including HR reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Solutions‑focused mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• CIPD Level 5 would be great, but is not essential.
• Knowledge of Dutch employment law would also be advantageous, but not essential.
• Previous payroll administration experience would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Working Hours & Location:

• Full‑time position (37.5 hours per week) with flexible start and finish times between 8:00am‑9:30am and 4:00pm‑5:30pm.
• Lunch breaks can be 30 minutes or 1 hour.
• Based fully in the modern office near York (YO60 6PG).
• Own transport essential.

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking
• Private dental insurance
• Company pension
• Paid volunteer time
• Private Medical Cover via AXA with Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders (available)
• Group Life Assurance Plan
• Long‑Term Income Protection
• Emergency Loans
• Enhanced Family Leave & Support
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Up to 5 extra days for long service (one per year)
• Birthday Lie‑In (late start, long lunch or early finish)
• Paid Volunteering Day
• 30‑minute lunch flex
• Dress Down Fridays
• Stylish & Smart Dress Code
• The Wisdom App
• Bright Exchange Discounts
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Unlimited tea, coffee and treats
• Company events, workshops, mixers, etc.

Equal Opportunity: At Monster Group, we’re dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We actively champion diversity and equal opportunity, creating a culture rooted in respect, collaboration and innovation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Additional Information: Ability to commute or relocate to York YO60 6PG: required. Driving licence: required. Work authorisation: United Kingdom. Work location: In person.