Employee Relations Advisor / HR Business Partner (ER)

Employee Relations Advisor / HR Business Partner (ER) - 6 Month Contract - Ashford, Kent £60,000 | 4 days on-site, Ashford We're recruiting on behalf of an organisation in Ashford, Kent for an experienced Employee Relations specialist to join on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension. This role sits at the sharp end of ER - you'll be the go-to for case management, union relationships, and manager coaching across the business, with real scope to shape how ER is handled. What you'll be doing • Owning a caseload of ER issues - disciplinaries, grievances, absence management - from first contact through to resolution • Acting as the primary point of contact for trade union representatives, maintaining constructive working relationships • Coaching and upskilling managers on employment law and ER best practice • Designing and delivering ER training across the business • Supporting HR policy development and implementation • Partnering with senior stakeholders on people solutions tied to business goals What you'll bring • CIPD Level 5 (essential) • Solid ER-focused HR generalist background • Direct, hands-on experience working with trade unions - this is essential, not preferred • Strong employment law knowledge • Confidence operating and influencing at senior level • Able to commit to 4 days/week on-site in Ashford, Kent for the contract duration Start date: ASAP Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.