Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist | Multi-Site Retail Business | Salary: c-45,000 + Benefits

We''re working with a well-established, fast-paced multi-site retail business to find an experienced and confident Employee Relations Specialist. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving people team where you''ll take ownership of complex ER casework and help foster a positive, consistent ER culture across both Head Office and store operations.

The Role:
As Employee Relations Specialist, you''ll be a trusted advisor to managers and stakeholders across the business, providing clear, pragmatic, and legally sound advice on a range of ER matters. You''ll take the lead on high-risk and complex cases, support organisational change projects, and contribute to improving ER capability through coaching and guidance.

What You''ll Be Doing as a Employee Relations Specialist :

• Manage a varied ER caseload from start to resolution, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and performance issues

• Act as a point of escalation for more complex cases, ensuring compliance with current employment law and company policies

• Support restructures, consultations, TUPE and policy updates

• Coach and guide managers to handle ER matters confidently and consistently

• Identify ER trends through case tracking and reporting, recommending solutions to reduce risk

• Support in delivering ER-related training to managers and HR colleagues

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Previous experience in a similar ER-focused role, ideally in a retail or multi-site environment

• Strong, up-to-date UK employment law knowledge

• Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive ER issues

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Confident in handling TUPE, restructures, and organisational change

• A practical, people-focused approach with a commercial mindset

If you''re an ER professional who enjoys building strong relationships, solving problems, and influencing positive outcomes, this could be the perfect next step.

Salary: -45,000 + benefits, including staff discount.

Please apply today with your most up-to-date CV!

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