Employee Relations Advisor
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31,200 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | CR0 2BX |
| Company: | United Response |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | UNIT196111 |
Summary
Job: Employee Relations Adviser
Location: Remote
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,200
Key Purpose of the Role
In the role of Employee Relations Adviser, you will be working for a leading national charity, you will work in the People team and work closely with operations to ensure a cohesive approach to HR management.
As an Employee Relations Advisor you will advise and support operational managers on all employee relations cases including; probation, performance management, capability, conduct, conflict management, data subject access requests, investigations, disciplinary & grievance, whistleblowing and safeguarding matters.
You will work alongside the People business partner for the areas you cover to help and support them with proactive HR strategies, such as training needs analysis and to improve KPI’s (absence, turnover, case length).
Part of the Employee Relations Adviser role will include ensuring company policies are up-to-date and compliant with employment law.
Essential Criteria
Experience of case management including disciplinary and grievance investigations, performance management, long and short-term absence management, capability and compliance investigations.
Ability to be adaptable and pragmatic whilst having the confidence to put your case forward on the basis of law or principle when required
Proven ability to coach and encourage managers to make the right decisions first time
Good working knowledge of Employment law
Commercially and strategically aware with a strong customer focus
You will also be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal skills to help operational stakeholders understand all process, procedure and advice given.
Able to build strong relationships with stakeholders and can demonstrate proactive problem-solving abilities.
Desirable criteria:
Working towards CIPD or Cilex legal qualifications
In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;
- Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year
- Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
- Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership* T &C’s apply
- Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
- Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
- Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.
- Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
- Work place pension scheme
- Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
- Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
- Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
At United Response, we recognise and reward your contribution with:
Do you want to be part of a community with shared goals and values?
Do you want to contribute to United Responses mission and Vision?
Do you want know your work is making a difference to someone’s life? Then we want to hear from you.
Our central support teams at United Response make sure that everyone who works here has the systems and information they need to fulfil their role, and feel motivated and supported as they do it.
About Us
United Response is a leading national charity, passionate about empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. We are committed to promoting independence, inclusivity, and equality for all, breaking barriers to ensure everyone can live, work, and socialise in their communities.
Our core values—Creativity, Strength, Honesty, Responsiveness, and Unity, drive everything we do.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a Disability Confident Leader, United Response is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you require assistance with your application, please contact gill.fay@unitedresponse.org.uk.
Important Information
This role is subject to a DBS check, with costs covered by United Response. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Apply now to join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact!
Key Words:
HR / HR Adviser / ER/ Employee relations/ Employee Relations Adviser/ Charity
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