Employee Relations (ER) Advisor - 12 month FTC

Location North West
Discipline: HR
Job type: Fixed Term
Salary: £32,630.48
Contact name: Holly James

Contact email: holly.james@hft.org.uk
Job ref: 024722
Published: 14 days ago
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2025 23:59

We're Hiring: Employee Relations Advisor (12-Month FTC) – Homebased

Are you passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture? Do you thrive in employee relations and enjoy guiding managers through complex HR matters? Hft is looking for an Employee Relations (ER) Advisor to join our People Operations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

About the Role

As an ER Advisor, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting managers and employees across Hft, ensuring compliance with employment laws and promoting a positive work environment. This is a home-based role with some travel as required across the follow locations: Lancashire, Cheshire, Flintshire, Sheffield, Derbyshire, Leeds, Bradford and Newcastle.

A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
  • Be the first point of contact for leaders and managers, guiding them through complex HR cases.
  • Risk assess ER issues, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies.
  • Collaborate with the People Partners to upskill and train managers in handling ER matters.
  • Maintain and analyse ER case logs to identify trends and support proactive decision-making.
  • Stay updated with employment law changes, ensuring timely implementation.

What We’re Looking For:

*         Proven experience as an ER Advisor or similar HR role.

*         Strong knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and best practices.

*         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with employees at all levels.

*         Experience conducting thorough and objective investigations.

*         CIPD Level 5 or 7 (or working towards it).

*         Social care sector experience would be a distinct advantage.

Why Join Hft?

  • Salary: £32,630.48 per annum
  • Home-based role with regular travel to sites across the North when required.
  • Be part of a passionate team supporting adults with learning disabilities.
  • Work in a values-driven organisation that champions diversity, kindness, and innovation.
  • Gain valuable experience in employee relations, change management, and HR projects.

What We Offer 

  • All Hft employees get access to the Telus Health – the world’s biggest 24/7 colleague counselling and support service. It is completely free for all colleagues to use in complete confidence, whenever and however they want to access it. 
  • Access to a range of discounts on your favourite brands through Telus Health 
  • Fully funded apprenticeships 
  • Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status Wagestream – a free financial wellbeing tool Care Friends – a referral scheme (available from the 2nd October 2023) 
  • 33 days holidays (including 8 bank holidays) 
  • A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
  • and more‿

 

Interested? Apply today and help us create a workplace where employees can thrive!

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.

Job Description & Person Specification

 

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do.