HR Advisor - Employee Relations
Posted 1 week ago by KC Group Recruitment
£37,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Solihull, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The HR Advisor (ER Focus) role is a 3-month fixed-term contract based in Solihull, focusing on managing complex employee relations cases within a large organization undergoing transformation. The position requires an experienced HR professional who can provide pragmatic advice, support change initiatives, and build strong stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee relations and a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization's evolving people strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a high volume of complex ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance issues.
- Provide professional, pragmatic advice and guidance to managers in line with policy and best practice.
- Support the delivery of change initiatives as the business continues through its transformation.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted HR partner.
- Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
Key Skills:
- CIPD Level 5 / working towards.
- Proven experience in an HR Advisor or similar level role with a strong focus on employee relations.
- Confidence in managing complex and high-volume casework.
- Sound understanding of current employment law and HR best practice.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and hit the ground running.
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience preferred.
Salary (Rate): £37,000.00 yearly
City: Solihull
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: HR
HR Advisor (ER Focus) Location: Solihull (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £37,000 Contract: 3-Month Fixed Term Contract (Potential to Extend) KC Group are delighted to be partnering with a large, well-known organisation currently undergoing an exciting period of transformation. As part of this journey, they are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their team on an initial 3-month contract , with the strong potential for extension. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and has a particular strength in Employee Relations .
As HR Advisor, you will:
- Manage a high volume of complex ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance issues.
- Provide professional, pragmatic advice and guidance to managers in line with policy and best practice.
- Support the delivery of change initiatives as the business continues through its transformation.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted HR partner.
- Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
We’re looking for someone who:
- CIPD Level 5 / working towards
- Has proven experience in an HR Advisor or similar level role with a strong focus on employee relations.
- Is confident managing complex and high-volume casework.
- Has a sound understanding of current employment law and HR best practice.
- Thrives in a dynamic environment and can hit the ground running.
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience preferred.
This role offers a great opportunity to make an impact within a reputable organisation as they evolve and modernise their people strategy. If you’re available at short notice and enjoy a varied and challenging HR role, we’d love to hear from you.