Employee Relations Specialist / HR Business Partner

This is a hands-on opportunity for an Employee Relations Partner where you will be instrumental in managing a busy and complex caseload. You will operate as a trusted ER Business Partner / ER Consultant / ER Specialist providing expert advice and guidance across a range of employee relations matters, based in Maidstone but with the ability to travel to sites across the Southern Home Counties (hybrid).Your new roleYou will operate as a senior HR / ER Advisor / ER Business Partner / ER Consultant level, working closely with stakeholders to drive best practice and effective employee relations outcomes, focused on delivering high-quality ER support and minimising risk across the business.

Manage and lead on complex, high-risk employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance matters
Conduct thorough investigations into ER issues with a focus on risk mitigation
Provide expert, pragmatic ER advice to operational leaders and stakeholders
Coach managers and HR colleagues on best practice ER handling and case management
Develop and implement structured approaches to ER case management and documentation processes
Analyse ER trends and provide management information to support decision-making
Support wider HR initiatives, including organisational change and people-related projects
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including Trade Union representatives, to promote positive employee relations
Ensure full compliance with employment legislation and internal policiesWhat you'll need to succeed

Proven experience managing complex and high-risk Employee Relations casework end-to-end
Strong track record as an ER Business Partner / ER Consultant / ER Specialist / HRBP with ER emphasis
Experience working with Trade Unions and within unionised environments is essential.
Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
Strong stakeholder management, coaching and influencing skills
Ability to analyse ER data and identify trends to inform business decisions
A commercial, risk-aware approach with strong judgementWhat you'll get in return:

A challenging and varied role.Hybrid working 2 days WFH and 3 days on/out at site

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