Employee Relations Advisor - Lynn Bennett Resourcing : Job Details

£39k , 7.5 % bonus and excellent benefits

We are delighted to partner again with our client, on this newly created role. This is a UK based business who operate internationally and are a recognised brand. With a fantastic HR team, you’ll love working with, this is a brilliant opportunity.

WHAT’S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?

As Employee Relations Advisor, you’ll be the first point of contact for managing ER matters across the Blackburn and Washington sites. You’ll provide trusted guidance to managers on all aspects of employee relations, from day-to-day queries to formal cases.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

Employee Relations Case Management

• Acting as the first point of contact for ER queries across both sites.
• Managing a range of cases from informal concerns through to formal grievances, disciplinaries, and long-term absence management.
• Supporting and advising managers to ensure cases are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with policy and legislation

Manager Support & Guidance

• Attending meetings and hearings to advise managers on process, best practice, and potential outcomes (including dismissals).
• Coaching managers to build capability in handling ER issues.

Policy & Process Compliance

• Ensuring all ER activity is carried out in line with company policies, employment law, and ACAS guidance. Keeping accurate and confidential records of ER cases.

Collaboration & Escalation

• Working closely with the HR Business Partner, escalating complex or high-risk matters as required.
• Working with the wider HR Team to ensure consistent approaches across UK sites.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE?

• Proven experience in an ER Advisor or HR Advisor role with significant ER case management exposure.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• Confidence in managing disciplinary and grievance processes from end-to-end.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and coach managers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy caseload across multiple sites.
• Flexibility to travel regularly between Blackburn and Washington sites.