Employee Relations Specialist / HR Business Partner

The role of Employee Relations Specialist / HR Business Partner

<>This is a hands-on opportunity for an Employee Relations Partner where you will be instrumental in managing a busy and complex caseload. You will operate as a trusted ER Business Partner / ER Consultant / ER Specialist providing expert advice and guidance across a range of employee relations matters, based in Maidstone but with the ability to travel to sites across the Southern Home Counties (hybrid).Your new roleYou will operate as a senior HR / ER Advisor / ER Business Partner / ER Consultant level, working closely with stakeholders to drive best practice and effective employee relations outcomes, focused on delivering high-quality ER support and minimising risk across the business.
<>Manage and lead on complex, high-risk employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance matters
<>Conduct thorough investigations into ER issues with a focus on risk mitigation
<>Provide expert, pragmatic ER advice to operational leaders and stakeholders
<>Coach managers and HR colleagues on best practice ER handling and case management
<>Develop and implement structured approaches to ER case management and documentation processes
<>Analyse ER trends and provide management information to support decision-making
<>Support wider HR initiatives, including organisational change and people-related projects

The ideal Employee Relations Specialist / HR Business Partner

<>Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including Trade Union representatives, to promote positive employee relations
<>Ensure full compliance with employment legislation and internal policies
<>What you'll need to succeed
<>Proven experience managing complex and high-risk Employee Relations casework end-to-end
<>Strong track record as an ER Business Partner / ER Consultant / ER Specialist / HRBP with ER emphasis
<>Experience working with Trade Unions and within unionised environments is essential.

<>Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application <>Strong stakeholder management, coaching and influencing skills <>Ability to analyse ER data and identify trends to inform business decisions <>A commercial, risk-aware approach with strong judgement <>What you'll get in return: <>A challenging and varied role.Hybrid working 2 days WFH and 3 days on/out at site <>Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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Employee Relations Specialist / HR Business Partner