Employee Relations Advisor
| Posting date: | 01 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9NA |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | a1WNz0000037iozMAA_1754036629 |
Summary
Employee Relations Advisor - Amersham
Contract: 9‑month agency assignment (Agency Worker via Acorn by Synergie)
Location: Cytiva, Amersham Place, Amersham.
Summary at a glance
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Aspect |
Details |
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Role |
ER Advisor - Amersham |
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Employment |
Agency Worker with Acorn by Synergie |
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Contract Duration |
9 months |
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Reporting To |
UK Labour & ER Director, eventual UK ER Specialist |
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Travel |
Up to 50% UK travel across Cytiva sites |
Your next career step with Cytiva
At Cytiva (a Danaher company), we are dedicated to life‑changing science - from pioneering therapies to diagnostics and advanced vaccines. We're seeking a thoughtful and commercially savvy Employee Relations (ER) Advisor to support our Amersham site and the wider UK ER Centre of Expertise.
What you'll be doing:
- Deliver expert guidance on ER matters (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, flexible working, probation).
- Manage end-to-end ER casework - investigations, hearings, outcome letters, performance improvement plans.
- Ensure strict compliance with UK employment law, company policy, and the ACAS Code.
- Coach and train People Leaders on ER processes and best practice.
- Travel to UK Cytiva sites as needed (up to ~50%).
About you:
- HR professional with previous ER casework experience - perhaps from a Generalist or Advisor role, looking to specialise.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and proactive about staying updated.
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills - capable of handling multiple cases.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Full UK driving licence with a clean record.
Why join this role:
- Be part of a rapidly evolving biotechnology organisation, working on truly impactful science.
- Continuous development and support via Danaher Business System (DBS) methodology.
- Purposeful work within an inclusive and collaborative culture.
- Onsite facilities: subsidised canteen, free parking, regular assignment reviews.
Ready to make an impact?
Acorn by Synergie is actively recruiting this role on behalf of Cytiva. Apply today to step into a career where your guidance helps drive real-world scientific advancements.
Apply now to become part of Cytiva and support life-changing innovation across the UK.
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