Employee Relations Advisor
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Employee Relations Advisor
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is hiring an Employee Relations Advisor to lead on employee relations cases across the group. This is a full-time, permanent hybrid role based in Manchester.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group fights for equity in health, wealth and life. As a social business, they deliver services across mental and physical health, addiction, criminal justice, housing, education, and family support. Everything is guided by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Way.
The Basics
- Salary: £36,363 (NJC point 25)
- Hours: 35 hours per week, permanent
- Annual leave: 25 days (30 after 5 years)
- Base: Zion Centre, Manchester (hybrid working option)
- Line manager: HR Manager
- Closing date: Friday, 15 May 2026 at 5pm
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Employee Relations Advisor, you will work closely with our HR team and service managers to ensure a high-quality service. Your main responsibility will be to lead on all employee relations cases across the group, giving comprehensive advice and support to employees and managers in line with employment law, best practice and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s values.
You will use your expertise to coach, lead, and advise staff and managers, providing practical, people-focused advice on subjects such as performance, absence, conduct, grievance and policy. You’ll also manage casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence cases, supporting managers through the process and ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant.
A key part of your role will be to support investigations and formal meetings, including preparing paperwork, coordinating meetings, and taking notes where required. In addition, you’ll support employee lifecycle activities, including probation reviews, family-friendly matters, and flexible working requests.
It’s vital that you’re adept at maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring GDPR-compliant data handling, and that you can support the analysis of people data and trends to help identify themes and areas for improvement. Finally, we’re looking for someone who’s going to play a full part in contributing to HR projects and initiatives, such as engagement activity, change projects and policy updates.
How to Apply
For full details, please view the Recruitment Pack. Apply online via the application portal. CVs will not be accepted.