Employee Relations Specialist
hace 2 días
Bradford
Are you an ER expert who thrives on coaching leaders, navigating complex casework, and driving fair, value-led outcomes? This role is part of an award-winning HR team, in a progressive housing provider, who are dedicated to creating thriving, secure communities. They are seeking a proactive, insightful Employee Relations Specialist, who will act as trusted advisor and coach to managers across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: • Managing an ER caseload covering: performance, conduct, attendance, grievance, flexible working requests (approx 15 cases at any one time), • Providing practical, legally sound advice to managers, to reduce organisational risk and support fair outcomes., • Ownership of all things absence and attendance, including monitoring trigger points and reporting, long term absence cases, etc., • Coaching managers and running training sessions, so they can handle people matters early, constructively, and with confidence., • Analysing ER case trends to identify risks and implement preventative solutions. This is a hybrid role dividing your time 50/50 between your local office and working from home - if you're reading this, your local office is likely to be central Bradford. Why you'll love this job: • Salary circa £40,000 depending on your qualifications and experience, • Generous holiday allowance 28 days plus bank holidays, • Health and wellbeing services, • Loads of training and development opportunities including professional qualifications, • Agile, flexible working model that balances organisational needs with your own., • Values-driven environment where your expertise directly shapes leadership capability and workplace culture. What you need: • CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent hands-on experience., • Strong track record managing complex ER casework in a complex multi-site environment., • In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application, and experience preparing cases for tribunal, • Excellent written communication and coaching skills, with the ability to challenge constructively., • Experience within housing, care, or a regulated sector is advantageous but not essential. This is a critical role within a talented, friendly and collaborative People team. Interested in taking the next step in your ER career? Apply today! JBRP1_UKTJ