ER Specialist

ER Specialist

6 Month FTC | Circa £50,000 | Hybrid – Northamptonshire & Warwickshire

About the Role

We are supporting a well-established organisation with the appointment of an ER Specialist to join their busy People function on an initial 6-month FTC, with the potential to extend.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior HR Advisor / HRBP with a strong Employee Relations background to take ownership of a varied caseload and provide expert support to managers across the business.

Working closely with a People Business Partner, you will support teams across Customer Experience and Corporate Finance OR the distribution centre providing trusted advice and guidance across a range of ER matters while also contributing to wider people initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for managers, providing advice and guidance on employee relations matters
• Manage end-to-end ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, absence management and investigations
• Support managers through complex people issues, ensuring a fair and consistent approach
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, employees and employee representatives
• Work collaboratively with People Business Partners across different business areas
• Support organisational change and people initiatives
• Assist with policy development and ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice
• Support tribunal case management where required
• Coach and upskill managers to improve confidence in handling people matters
• Support the rollout and adoption of a People Services case management system
• Stay up to date with changes in employment law and advise accordingly

About You

You will ideally have:

• Strong experience within Employee Relations
• Experience managing disciplinaries, grievances, investigations and absence cases
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously
• Experience using HR systems / case management systems (desirable)
• The ability to build effective working relationships across different teams
• A commercial and solutions-focused approach

Key Details

• Salary: circa £50,000 (or day rate equivalent)
• Contract: 6-month FTC (potential to extend)
• Start date: Immediate preferred
• Location: Hybrid working – Northamptonshire/Warwickshire (approx. 1 day per week)
• Requirements: Driving licence essential

If you are an experienced Senior HR Advisor or People Specialist looking for an interim opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you.