Employee Relations Advisor

We are currently working in partnership with a large multi-site services organisation to appoint an Employee Relations & TUPE Specialist on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy HR team, supporting the ER Manager with complex employee relations matters and organisation-wide change projects. This position is based in Leeds, offering a salary of £35,000 - £38,000 per annum. The role is available on a full-time basis, although part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate. Free on-site parking is also available. The successful candidate will have proven experience managing a wide range of complex employee relations issues, alongside significant TUPE experience, including leading transfers, consultations and stakeholder engagement. Duties will include (but are not limited to): • Leading and supporting TUPE projects from start to finish, ensuring compliance throughout the process • Providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees in line with policy, employment legislation and best practice • Managing and supporting employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management matters • Supporting ACAS Early Conciliation matters and assisting with Employment Tribunal claims • Driving organisational change initiatives, including restructures, consultations and redundancy processes • Coaching and mentoring managers to enhance their people management capabilities • Working closely with Employment Law Partners and indemnity insurers to mitigate risk and ensure HR matters are handled fairly, consistently and in line with legal requirements Experience required: • Proven experience managing complex Employee Relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters. • Strong experience leading TUPE transfers, organisational change projects, consultations and redundancy processes. • Experience supporting ACAS Early Conciliation matters and Employment Tribunal claims. • A strong understanding of UK employment law, HR policies and ACAS best practice. • Experience building effective relationships with Trade Unions, managers and senior stakeholders. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. • CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment whilst managing multiple priorities Working hours: • 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm (with a one-hour lunch break) • Flexible working options available, with part-time arrangements of 32 or 24 hours per week considered Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.