Employee Relations Specialist

Are you an ER expert who thrives on coaching leaders, navigating complex casework, and driving fair, value-led outcomes?  

This role is part of an award-winning HR team, in a progressive housing provider, who are dedicated to creating thriving, secure communities. 

They are seeking a proactive, insightful Employee Relations Specialist, who will act as trusted advisor and coach to managers across the organisation.  

What you'll be doing:  

• Managing an ER caseload covering: performance, conduct, attendance, grievance, flexible working requests (approx 15 cases at any one time)
• Providing practical, legally sound advice to managers, to reduce organisational risk and support fair outcomes.
• Ownership of all things absence and attendance, including monitoring trigger points and reporting, long term absence cases, etc.
• Coaching managers and running training sessions, so they can handle people matters early, constructively, and with confidence.
• Analysing ER case trends to identify risks and implement preventative solutions.  

This is a hybrid role dividing your time 50/50 between your local office and working from home - if you found this advert, your nearest office is likely to be Peterborough outskirts 

Why you'll love this job:

• Salary circa £40,000 depending on your qualifications and experience
• Generous holiday allowance 28 days plus bank holidays
• Health and wellbeing services
• Loads of training and development opportunities including professional qualifications
• Agile, flexible working model that balances organisational needs with your own. 
• Values-driven environment where your expertise directly shapes leadership capability and workplace culture.  

What you need:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent hands-on experience.  
• Strong track record managing complex ER casework in a complex multi-site environment.  
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application, and experience preparing cases for tribunal
• Excellent written communication and coaching skills, with the ability to challenge constructively.  
• Experience within housing, care, or a regulated sector is advantageous but not essential.  

This is a critical role within a talented, friendly and collaborative People team. Interested in taking the next step in your ER career? Apply today!