HR Advisor

We're delighted to be supporting our client in Reading to hire an Employee Relations Advisor on a permanent basis.

About the Role:

You'll provide generalist support on all people policies and procedures, with a consistent approach to line managers and employees to ensure delivery of an effective and professional ER service. You will deal with a variety of employee relations issues, guiding and coaching line managers through their queries around attendance management, grievances, disciplinaries, probation, poor performance, and employment law.

Working within a friendly team, the role is based in Central Reading with a hybrid working model. You can expect to travel across sites to lead on meetings within a 30-mile radius of Reading, fully expensed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead end-to-end case management for employee relations cases, supporting all levels of employees with a focus on performance, grievance, attendance, and Employee Relations related projects.
2. Provide Line Managers with advice and guidance on a range of employment matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, absence management issues, and other relevant casework.
3. Act as the point of contact for line managers and all employees advising on policies.
4. Work closely with other ER colleagues to ensure consistency and best practice across the division.

What You Bring:

1. A background in Employee Relations or a HR Advisory role, ideally in a large multi-site environment.
2. CIPD Qualified or studying towards.
3. Experience managing a variety of Employee Relations cases of varying levels of complexity.
4. Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and practical experience of ER procedures, processes, and practices.
5. A strong relationship builder with the ability to influence.
6. Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
7. Some exposure to Unions would be advantageous but not essential.

The Company:

Committed to making the culture a great place to work, one where employees can truly be themselves and are encouraged to reach their full potential. 89% of our employees in the latest employee survey would recommend them to a friend. With diversity at the heart of their business, they are promoters of equity and inclusion and have excellent career progression opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.