HR Employee Relations Advisor

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions • Permanent • York, York, England, United Kingdom • £28.50k - £32k / year • 2d ago

HR Employee Relations Advisor (Maternity Cover)

Location: York outskirts, North Yorkshire (Salary: £28,500 – £32,000 per annum pro rata
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Approx. 7 – 12 months)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible start/finish times)

Full-time contract role, office-based)

Commutable from Malton, York, Sheriff Hutton, Sutton-on-the Forest, New Earswick, Strensall or Huntington.

About the Role

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for a proactive and approachable Employee Relations Advisor to join a supportive HR team focused on delivering an excellent employee experience. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting managers and employees across a wide range of employee relations matters within a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with colleagues to promote a positive workplace culture, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and employment law while supporting business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters
Manage end-to-end ER casework, including:
- Disciplinary processes
- Grievances
- Investigations and appeals
Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies
Support managers with:
- Absence management
- Probation reviews
- Flexible working requests
Coach and develop managers on HR policies and best practice
Assist with progression planning and employee development initiatives
Provide support with payroll administration and related queries
Collate and analyse HR data, including absence trends and ER metrics
Support delivery of training sessions and workshops where required
Collaborate with the wider HR team to enhance the employee experience

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced in employee relations within a fast-paced organisation
Knowledgeable in UK employment law and HR processes
A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
Positive, approachable, and solutions-focused
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and maintaining confidentiality
Experienced with HR systems and data reporting tools

Desirable:

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
Payroll administration experience
Knowledge of international employment law (e.g. Dutch)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Working Pattern

Flexible start time between 8:00am – 9:30am
Flexible finish time between 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Choice of 30-minute or 1-hour lunch break
Office-based role (own transport required due to location)

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional leave entitlement for long service
Company pension scheme
Private medical and dental insurance (post-probation)
Employee assistance programme
Life assurance and income protection
Paid volunteering day
Employee discounts and wellbeing resources
On-site parking
Regular social events and employee recognition initiatives
Flexible working hours and dress-down days

Apply Now

If you are passionate about employee relations and enjoy building strong working relationships, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to apply for the role of HR Employee Relations Advisor then please email your CV to (url removed)

Closing date is 19.07.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

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