Employee Relations Advisor
Posted 1 day ago by Catalyst Partners
£42,000 Per year
Undetermined
Remote
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Employee Relations Advisor will serve as the primary contact for employee relations issues within a charity/not-for-profit organization, managing a caseload of around 30 cases. The role emphasizes providing pragmatic advice to both managers and employees while ensuring compliance with employment law and organizational values. This position is remote-first, allowing for flexibility and autonomy within a collaborative team environment. The advisor will also contribute to policy development and support organizational change initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied caseload of employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, and wellbeing matters.
- Provide expert, solution-focused advice to line managers, supporting them through complex and sensitive cases.
- Ensure all employee relations activity is legally compliant, well-documented, and aligned with organisational policies and values.
- Identify trends and root causes in casework, contributing to proactive solutions and policy development.
- Support organisational change initiatives such as restructures, TUPE transfers, and consultations.
- Deliver training and coaching to managers to build confidence and capability in people management.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in an employee relations-focused HR role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
- Comfortable managing a high-volume caseload with competing priorities.
- CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.
- A values-driven approach with a genuine passion for supporting people and promoting fairness.
Salary (Rate): £42,000.00 yearly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Employee Relations Advisor Remote Role (with limited travel) Charity/ Not for Profit Sector Salary: £40,000 As our Employee Relations Advisor, you will be the primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, managing a dynamic caseload of approximately 30 cases at any one time . You will provide clear, pragmatic advice to managers and employees, ensuring that all issues are handled professionally, in line with employment law, and with sensitivity to the values of our organisation. This is a remote-first role, offering flexibility and autonomy, while remaining part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team.
More about the role:
- Manage a varied caseload of employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, and wellbeing matters.
- Provide expert, solution-focused advice to line managers, supporting them through complex and sensitive cases.
- Ensure all employee relations activity is legally compliant, well-documented, and aligned with organisational policies and values.
- Identify trends and root causes in casework, contributing to proactive solutions and policy development.
- Support organisational change initiatives such as restructures, TUPE transfers, and consultations.
- Deliver training and coaching to managers to build confidence and capability in people management.
More about you:
- Proven experience in an employee relations-focused HR role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
- Comfortable managing a high-volume caseload with competing priorities.
- CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.
- A values-driven approach with a genuine passion for supporting people and promoting fairness.