Job Description

We're Hiring: Employee Relations Advisor - 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 permanent basis.

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, including leading ER investigations. 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 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!

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,630.48 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have a full driving license and your own vehicle Do you have experience of leading on employee relation cases
Experience:

HR: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield S8 0XF

Reference ID: HJ/ER