Employee Relations Specialist
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Plymouth
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Human Resources & Recruitment
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Employee Relations
UK Employment Law
HR Case Management
Investigation
GDPR Compliance
HR Documentation
Coaching
Communication Skills
FULL DESCRIPTION
Employee Relations Specialist
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Salary: £15.78 - £17.26 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Working Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm (Mon-Thu), 8 am - 3:30 pm (Fri)
Job Description
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to join their HR team in Plymouth. This role focuses on managing employee relations casework and providing HR support across the business.
- Manage a caseload of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, and performance cases.
- Provide clear and consistent HR advice to managers and employees.
- Conduct investigations and support formal HR processes and hearings.
- Produce accurate HR documentation including reports, letters, and case notes.
- Maintain confidential and compliant case records in line with GDPR.
- Support and coach managers on employee relations matters.
- Work with the HR Advisor to manage workload and priorities.
- Identify trends and contribute to improvements in HR processes.
Requirements
- Previous experience in employee relations, HR advisory, or HR case management roles.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
- Experience managing complex HR cases independently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Proactive and self-motivated approach.
- CIPD Level 3 or 5 desirable.
What We Offer
- £15.78 - £17.26 per hour plus bonus.
- 3-4 month contract with potential to become permanent.
- Exposure to a varied employee relations caseload.
- Supportive HR team and structured onboarding.
- Opportunity within a well-established manufacturing business.
How to Apply
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