Employee Relations Advisor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Portsmouth
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Human Resources & Recruitment
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SKILLS

Employee Relations Case Management UK Employment Law Disciplinary and Grievance Handling Investigations and Hearings Coaching and Upskilling Managers Stakeholder Management Public Sector Experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Employee Relations Advisor (3-Month Contract)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting for a client. This is a temporary, office-based role in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Rate: £23 - £24 per hour. Immediate start.

The Role

As Employee Relations Advisor, you’ll provide expert advice and guidance to managers across a wide range of ER matters, ensuring cases are managed fairly, consistently, and in line with employment legislation and organisational policy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a high-volume ER caseload including disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence, performance and capability
  • Advising managers on employment law, policy, and best practice
  • Supporting investigations, hearings, and appeals
  • Drafting outcome letters and case documentation
  • Coaching and upskilling managers on ER processes
  • Supporting wider HR initiatives and change projects where required

About You

  • Proven experience in a dedicated Employee Relations / HR Advisory role
  • Strong end-to-end employee relations case management experience is essential
  • Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
  • Ability to manage sensitive and complex cases with confidence and professionalism
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Previous public sector experience would be highly desirable
  • Available to work on-site in Portsmouth, 5 days per week

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate of £22-£23 per hour
  • Holiday pay on top
  • Immediate start opportunity
  • Chance to join a supportive and collaborative HR team
  • Valuable contract experience within a busy and impactful environment

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