Employee Relations Advisor

Summary:

Employee Relations Advisor job opportunity with competitive salary and flexible working.

About the School:

A school dedicated to supporting children, young people, and adults with special educational needs and disabilities, offering innovative education and care services across England.

The Opportunity:

As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the effective management of employee relations across a growing organization. This role offers the chance to influence and shape people management practices, contribute to policy development, and support managers in building strong, positive relationships with staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and resolve employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, and capability issues.
• Support managers in conducting fair and timely investigations and preparing required documentation.
• Advise and coach line managers on effective people management and conflict resolution techniques.
• Collaborate with HR teams to develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and toolkits.
• Contribute to the delivery of employee relations projects and initiatives.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with managers, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Provide guidance on managing unplanned absence, probation, and other employee relations matters.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing employee relations cases in a complex environment.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and relevant case law.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in all work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coach and train line managers effectively.
• Experience working in an education or care environment is an advantage.

Preferred

• Experience with managing employee relations in large, multi-site organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the legislative and regulatory frameworks specific to education and care settings.
• Experience with HR software and digital tools for managing employee relations processes.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from £36,000 to £40,000.
• Flexible working arrangements, including home-based work with one day per week in the central office.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Comprehensive support for career progression and personal growth.