ER Advisor

What you want to know about this employer

• Join a highly reputable, successful organisation with a with a strong reputation for quality and innovation
• working in a well-established, collaborative HR team. A role where you’ll have real ownership, supporting a specific division of the business

Purpose of the role We’re looking for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to take ownership of a busy ER caseload across a specific division of the business. You’ll manage cases from beginning to end, working closely with managers to provide practical advice and guidance around policies, procedures and employment legislation, with some opportunity to support wider HR activity and projects

What will you be doing? Managing a busy ER caseload from initial issue through to resolution Leading and conducting investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings and appeals Managing performance, capability and absence cases Advising managers on policies, procedures and the appropriate course of action Providing pragmatic advice while considering both employee and business risk Coaching managers through difficult conversations and complex employee situations Preparing the relevant documentation and ensuring cases are managed accurately and consistently Supporting restructuring, consultation and wider organisational change where required Getting involved in broader HR projects and generalist activity as needed

What we're looking for

• Strong, recent experience managing Employee Relations cases independently from beginning to end.
• Confident leading investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings and appeals.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation, HR policies and ACAS best practice.
• Able to confidently advise and coach managers through complex or sensitive employee matters.
• A pragmatic, approachable communicator who can build strong relationships while confidently challenging when needed.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience would be beneficial.

Job Title: Employee Relations Advisor Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 Contract: 6 Month Maternity Cover Location: Borehamwood Hours: Monday-Friday

Crisp Recruitment Ltd is a local recruitment consultancy based in Hatfield. We are working on behalf of our client to find an experienced and highly organised professional looking for a varied role within a successful and established business.