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Job Specification: Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Hybrid - [Manchester HQ with 2 days per week in office)
6 months FTC
Salary: £35,000 pro-rata + benefits
Opportunity within an established leader in their field - a vibrant, modern and cutting-edge business in the heart of Manchester. You'll provide specialist employee relations advice and case management support, ensure compliance with UK employment law, ACAS best practice and relevant company policy while maintaining positive employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Case Management
Lead end-to-end ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, absence, and redundancy consultations.
Conduct investigations, attend formal hearings and draft outcome letters.
Manage complex cases through to resolutions, escalating where necessary.
Advisory & Coaching
Partner with line managers and HRBPs to provide pragmatic, legally compliant ER guidance.
Coach managers on informal resolution and early intervention.
Policy & Process
Update ER policies and templates in line with upcoming legislative changes (e.g., Employment Rights Bill).
Support consultation processes for restructures/redundancies.
Data & Reporting
Maintain accurate case records within our HRIS.
Produce ER metrics (case volume, themes, resolution times).
Stakeholder Engagement
Deliver ER training sessions for managers.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Experience in an ER role within a fast-paced environment.
Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law (including upcoming Employment Rights Bill and flexible working reforms).
CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent) - desirable.
Resilient and calm under pressure.
Excellent communicator (written/verbal) with strong influencing skills.
Data-driven with high attention to detail.
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