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We are currently recruiting for a skilled and experienced Employee Relations Manager to join the Employee Relations and Policy team within the Human Resources & Organisational Development department at the Royal Borough of Kingston . This temporary assignment offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage complex employee relations casework, provide expert HR advice, and contribute to policy development across the Council and maintained schools.

This role requires a confident and diplomatic HR professional with deep experience in employee relations, union engagement, and public sector HR practice.

Role Summary

As the School Employee Relations Manager, you will provide expert guidance on a range of complex employee relations issues including grievance, disciplinary, performance management, attendance, and organisational change. You will lead casework, advise on employment policy, and support senior managers, schools, and governing bodies in resolving sensitive matters with professionalism and consistency.

You will also play a key role in embedding recent policy changes, driving cultural improvement, and developing the HR capability of internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employee relations casework including attendance, conduct, performance, grievances, and organisational change.

• Provide strategic and operational HR advice to schools, governors, and senior managers in line with legislation and council policies.

• Support policy implementation and cultural change initiatives across education settings.

• Ensure timely and fair resolution of casework and contribute to reducing tribunal risk.

• Act as a liaison and maintain strong relationships with Trade Unions, including informal and formal consultations.

• Provide clear, timely, and risk-based advice on employment legislation, policy, and best practice.

• Support preparation for and represent the Council at Employment Tribunals as required.

• Supervise work allocation to Senior HR Advisors and a shared HR apprentice.

• Support delivery of training and capacity building for line managers on ER matters.

• Monitor casework performance, track KPIs, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

• Support cross-cutting HR projects and contribute to wider organisational development goals.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience managing complex employee relations matters in a unionised environment.

• Strong understanding of employment legislation, HR policy frameworks, and public sector governance.

• Chartered CIPD status (or equivalent experience).

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience in working within education or school HR services (desirable).

• Proven ability to coach and develop HR colleagues.

• Strong political awareness and the ability to navigate complex organisational structures.

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and high level of professional integrity.

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Juan at Coyle Personnel Ltd.

Employee Relations Specialist

Interim circa 6 months

Hybrid

Coventry

Part time or Full time

FMCG

Manufacturing

Client Details

PageGroup are delighted to be working with a leading FMCG organisation with a large Coventry site to appoint for an Employee Relations Specialist for circa 6 months to support with a backlog of cases.

This role can offer hybrid working of circa 3-4 days on-site per week.

This role can consider full time or part time applicants (4 days)

Description

This busy, fast-paced Employee Relations Specialist role will report to a HR Manager and work alongside a team of ER Specialist to assist clearing a backlog of cases, ranging from low-level to complex situations in a busy manufacturing environment.

• Provide guidance on employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Support managers in handling performance management processes effectively.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources team to develop and update policies.
• Deliver training sessions to managers on employee relations best practices.
• Analyse trends in employee relations and recommend proactive solutions.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as required to meet business objectives.

Profile

Ideal applicants for this role will have a proven HR background, you will be confident dealing with a wide range of ER cases

Job Offer

• Up to circa 44,000 pa
• Hybrid working circa 3-4 days on-site
• Up to 6 months Interim
• Full Time or Part Time (4 days) applicants considered

I'm working exclusively for a leading Global Life Sciences Organisation to recruit an Employee Relations Specialist for the UK&I. As the ER Specialist, you will the first point of contact and play a pivotal role in managing employee relations for the UK&I. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the wider Global HR Centre of Expertise, reporting into the Employee Relations Director.

Client Details

This organisation operates in the Life Sciences industry globally, with a strong presence in the UK & Ireland.

Description

As the Employee Relations Specialist you will:

• Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with UK and Ireland employment laws and internal company policies.
• Support managers and teams with conflict resolution and workplace investigations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in alignment with best practices.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to ensure consistent application of policies across the organisation.
• Analyse trends in employee relations and provide strategic recommendations for improvement.
• Deliver training sessions to managers on employee relations topics and legal updates.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of employee relations cases.

Profile

A successful Employee Relations Specialist should have:

• Strong knowledge of UK&I employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with employees and management.
• Ability to develop and implement HR policies effectively.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and address trends in employee relations issues.
• Proficiency in maintaining confidentiality and managing sensitive information.
• It is an essential that you have extensive experience dealing with high-volume and complex Employee Relations cases and managing multiple types of cases simultaneously.
• You will have the ability to handle ambiguity and make informed decisions regarding employee relations matters.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary + Car allowance & Bonus.
• A permanent position with opportunities to develop your career in Human Resources.
• Generous holiday leave and benefits package.
• A supportive company culture focused on professional growth and compliance.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the Life Sciences industry across the UK & Ireland.

The role covers locations in Devon (commutable from Exeter) Cardiff & Wiltshire, so candidates can be based at their nearest site, with travel to other locations as needed. Flexible, hybrid working, candidates must have a valid driving licence.

I'm working exclusively for a leading Global Life Sciences Organisation to recruit an Employee Relations Specialist for the UK&I. As the ER Specialist, you will the first point of contact and play a pivotal role in managing employee relations for the UK&I. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the wider Global HR Centre of Expertise, reporting into the Employee Relations Director.

Client Details

This organisation operates in the Life Sciences industry globally, with a strong presence in the UK & Ireland.

Description

As the Employee Relations Specialist you will:

• Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with UK and Ireland employment laws and internal company policies.
• Support managers and teams with conflict resolution and workplace investigations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in alignment with best practices.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to ensure consistent application of policies across the organisation.
• Analyse trends in employee relations and provide strategic recommendations for improvement.
• Deliver training sessions to managers on employee relations topics and legal updates.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of employee relations cases.

Profile

A successful Employee Relations Specialist should have:

• Strong knowledge of UK&I employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with employees and management.
• Ability to develop and implement HR policies effectively.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and address trends in employee relations issues.
• Proficiency in maintaining confidentiality and managing sensitive information.
• It is an essential that you have extensive experience dealing with high-volume and complex Employee Relations cases and managing multiple types of cases simultaneously.
• You will have the ability to handle ambiguity and make informed decisions regarding employee relations matters.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary + Car Allowance & Bonus
• A permanent position with opportunities to develop your career in Human Resources.
• Generous holiday leave and benefits package.
• A supportive company culture focused on professional growth and compliance.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the Life Sciences industry across the UK & Ireland.

The role covers locations in Devon (commutable from Exeter) Cardiff & Wiltshire, so candidates can be based at their nearest site, with travel to other locations as needed. Flexible, hybrid working, candidates must have a valid driving licence.

Anderson Knight Recruitment is currently seeking an experiencedEmployee Relations Specialist to join the HR function of a leading UK organisation.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide expert guidance on employee relations matters across a large, diverse workforce. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the fair and consistent application of employment practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a wide range of complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence matters.
• Advising line managers and stakeholders on ER issues, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal procedures.
• Supporting the wider HR team with initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement, consistency, and policy adherence.
• Analysing ER trends and contributing to continuous improvement in people management practices.

Candidate Requirements:

• Significant experience in a dedicated ER or HR advisory role, ideally within a large or multi-site organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume and complex ER casework with professionalism and objectivity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits of the Role:

• Opportunity to join a well-established and respected organisation with a strong commitment to its workforce.
• Exposure to a wide range of employee relations issues in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.
• Supportive HR team environment with opportunities for professional development.

We are working with a leading name in the professional services sector who have an exciting opportunity for an Employee Relations Specialist to join their existing ER team. The ideal candidate will have a background from within a professional services environment.

Our client are a global business who are growing! They boast a number of modern offices across the UK, adding to their worldwide presence. This role will be hybrid, based from either their Bristol office.

Salary 46k-57k dependant on experience.

Key areas of responsibility will include;

• Take a lead on all disciplinary and grievance cases, up to complex situations, tribunal & settlement
• Advising on all aspects of performance and capability, performance planning, absences, appeals and hearings, working closely with senior stakeholders
• Creating reports and recommendations of a high standard, and on redundancy and restructures, and TUPE
• Coaching, advising and influencing a wide range of stakeholders
• Reporting on HR and ER data, tracking, analysis and action planning
• Supporting the wider team in creating new policies, reviewing existing policies
• Leading or supporting on HR ER related projects, as appropriate.
• Utilising your extensive ER experience to continuously drive improvement

The successful candidate will have a broad range of extensive experience in complex UK Employee relations up to tribunal/settlement, with strong Employment Law knowledge. You will be a strong team player with an approachable and influential style in order to drive success within this ambitious HR function that operates to high standards. The successful candidate will be CIPD qualified and be able to demonstrate business partnering skills including coaching and influencing.

If this role is of interest, please apply now or contact Jacqui Wall (phone number removed)

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Employee Engagement Advisor

Salary circa 55k plus benefits

Location: Bristol
Hybrid working 3 days office 2 days WFH, 35 hour working week.

Are you passionate about helping businesses and their employees achieve their financial goals? Our client is seeking an experienced Employee Engagement Advisor to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding financial planning firm that offers a unique combination of start-up energy and the security of private equity backing.

If you are a financial adviser looking to make a move into helping employees, get the best out of their pensions or a paraplanner that's looking to take a step into the financial advisory space working with employees and their pensions, then this is the ideal role for you.

Responsibilities for the Employee Engagement Advisor:

• Provide regulated bespoke pension advice to group pension members, both new and existing.
• Offer group pension transfer advice when needed.
• Deliver specialist/professional advice and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Undertake site visits as required.
• Follow up on potential leads for member advice from corporate consultants.
• Create and deliver effective presentations to group pension members, either onsite or remotely.
• Keep CPD, IO, and Compliance up to date.
• Contribute to team targets where possible.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support training/meetings at client or external premises and represent the company professionally at events.
• Actively support and engage with business projects to meet client needs and business objectives.
• Manage your time effectively to achieve objectives and key milestones, along with planning and completing personal development activities.
• Maintain and develop your technical and regulatory knowledge.
• Take opportunities to assist with the development of additional services and support for members.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required, keeping in mind TCF and the needs of the business.

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of all types of pension arrangements.
• Ability to highlight and suggest improvements to procedures and processes that do not adhere to TCF/RCR principles.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners/professionals.
• Ability to understand, meet, and exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to liaise with colleagues, clients, and IFAs in an articulate and pleasant manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage your workload.
• Problem-solving skills with the initiative to devise and implement workable solutions.
• Ability to plan, manage, and maximize the use of your time and effectiveness.
• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (essential).
• Good technical knowledge.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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We are working with a leading name in the professional services sector who have an exciting opportunity for an Employee Relations Specialist to join their existing ER team. The ideal candidate will have a background from within a professional services environment.

Our client are a global business who are growing! They boast a number of modern offices across the UK, adding to their worldwide presence. This role will be hybrid, based from either their Manchester or Glasgow office.

Key areas of responsibility will include;

• Take a lead on all disciplinary and grievance cases, up to complex situations, tribunal & settlement
• Advising on all aspects of performance and capability, performance planning, absences, appeals and hearings, working closely with senior stakeholders
• Creating reports and recommendations of a high standard, and on redundancy and restructures, and TUPE
• Coaching, advising and influencing a wide range of stakeholders
• Reporting on HR and ER data, tracking, analysis and action planning
• Supporting the wider team in creating new policies, reviewing existing policies
• Leading or supporting on HR ER related projects, as appropriate.
• Utilising your extensive ER experience to continuously drive improvement

The successful candidate will have a broad range of extensive experience in complex UK Employee relations up to tribunal/settlement, with strong Employment Law knowledge. You will be a strong team player with an approachable and influential style in order to drive success within this ambitious HR function that operates to high standards. The successful candidate will be CIPD qualified and be able to demonstrate business partnering skills including coaching and influencing.

If this role is of interest, please apply now or contact (phone number removed)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.