Employee Relations Specialist (Manufacturing)
Posted 1 week ago by WA Consultants
£27 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Coventry, Warwickshire, UK
Summary: The Employee Relations Specialist role is a 12-month contract position based in Coventry, focused on managing complex employee relations cases. The successful candidate will work closely with line managers and stakeholders to ensure compliant and fair outcomes while delivering HR solutions in a fast-paced environment. This position offers immediate impact and professional challenges within a supportive team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of complex ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management.
- Provide guidance and support throughout formal processes, from investigations to hearings and appeals.
- Support or lead absence reviews, disciplinary meetings, and grievance investigations.
- Use a coaching approach to develop and influence line managers.
- Conduct risk-based analysis and recommend appropriate case outcomes.
- Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
- Contribute to team projects and undertake additional duties aligned with the role.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience managing complex ER cases in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational and coaching skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.
- Confident working independently while contributing as part of a wider team.
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
- High attention to detail and the ability to make sound, data-informed decisions.
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
Salary (Rate): £27.21/hr
City: Coventry
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
Employee Relations Specialist (12-Month Contract)
Location: Coventry
Rate: £27.21/hr (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional looking for your next contract opportunity? We're seeking a confident and capable Employee Relations Specialist to join a high-performing team on a 12-month contract.
In this role, you'll manage a broad range of complex employee relations cases, working closely with line managers and key stakeholders to ensure fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering pragmatic HR solutions, this contract offers immediate impact, variety, and professional challenge.
The Role:
Manage a caseload of complex ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management.
Provide guidance and support throughout formal processes, from investigations to hearings and appeals.
Support or lead absence reviews, disciplinary meetings, and grievance investigations.
Use a coaching approach to develop and influence line managers.
Conduct risk-based analysis and recommend appropriate case outcomes.
Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
Contribute to team projects and undertake additional duties aligned with the role.
The Person:
Proven experience managing complex ER cases in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organisational and coaching skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.
Confident working independently while contributing as part of a wider team.
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
High attention to detail and the ability to make sound, data-informed decisions.
Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation for a 12-month contract. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of ER matters and work alongside a knowledgeable, supportive team. It's a role that offers both challenge and development in a well-respected environment.
Apply Today
If you're ready to hit the ground running and bring your ER expertise to a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you.
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