Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist - Leading Professional Services Firm

50-57k

Bristol (Hybrid)

Perm

A leading global professional services organisation, with a strong presence across the UK and internationally, is seeking a talented and experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join their growing team. This exciting opportunity offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to base yourself in either their Manchester or Glasgow office.

About the Role:

As an Employee Relations Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in managing all aspects of employee relations, from supporting disciplinary and grievance cases through to complex situations, including tribunal representation and settlement negotiations. You will be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing guidance on performance management, capability, absence management, appeals, and hearings. Furthermore, you will be responsible for developing insightful reports and recommendations for a range of ER scenarios, including redundancy, restructuring, and TUPE.

Your strong interpersonal skills will be essential as you coach, advise, and influence a diverse range of stakeholders across the business. You'll contribute to the effectiveness of the HR function by analysing and reporting on ER data, creating action plans, and developing and reviewing HR policies. Additionally, you will be involved in leading or supporting a variety of ER projects, ensuring a continuous improvement culture within the team.

Skills and Experience:

This role demands a highly experienced and skilled individual with a strong understanding of UK Employment Law and proven expertise in managing complex employee relations cases, including tribunal representation and settlement negotiations. You will be a confident and collaborative team player, possessing a strong ability to build rapport and influence key stakeholders.

To be successful, you will also need:

• CIPD qualification
• Exceptional expertise in managing complex employee relations cases,
• Proven experience in a professional services environment (ideally)