Employee Relations Advisor

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to take ownership of varied, fast‑paced Employee Relations work in a supportive and collaborative environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly engaged HR Shared Service team as an Employee Relations Advisor, providing expert guidance across a large, multi‑site organisation.

You’ll play a key role in delivering commercial, consistent and legally compliant ER advice, helping managers navigate complex situations with confidence. If you enjoy problem‑solving, coaching leaders and working in a dynamic environment, this role offers the perfect platform to grow.

• Providing professional, telephone‑based ER advice to colleagues, managers and senior leaders
• Coaching managers to achieve fair, balanced and commercially sound outcomes
• Managing a wide range of ER cases end‑to‑end, including disciplinaries, grievances, appeals and long‑term sickness
• Attending hearings for complex cases when required
• Ensuring all advice is impartial, consistent, legally compliant and aligned with company policy
• Identifying risks and advising on potential implications or costs
• Participating in weekend and bank holiday emergency phone cover (approx. seven times per year, with additional allowance)

You’ll begin with full office‑based training in Northampton, moving to a hybrid pattern (2–3 days in the office) once fully onboarded.

• Experience in a similar HR or ER advisory role
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• Confident handling sensitive or complex situations
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• A driving licence and access to transport

You’ll be supported with excellent training and development opportunities, with clear pathways to progress your career. You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive package including :

• Performance‑related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Colleague discount and access to a wide range of retail offers
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and financial wellbeing tools
• Save‑As‑You‑Earn and Buy‑As‑You‑Earn schemes
• A range of voluntary and company‑funded benefits