Lithia UK
Employee Relations Advisor
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Employee Relations Advisor
Lithia UK Head Office – Hybrid Role
(1 day per month to be worked at our Head Office in Annesley, Nottinghamshire), or adhoc travel to team meetings when required)
Basic Salary up to £34,611.24 with pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services
About the Role
We now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join our Employee Relations Team.
At Lithia UK, our success is driven by the skill and loyalty of our people. We believe in recognising and rewarding hard work and achievements with excellent benefits, incentives, and opportunities for training and career development. As part of our large People and Culture department, the Employee Relations Team is dedicated to supporting our business and employees.
Responsibilities
As an Employee Relations (ER) Advisor, you will manage, advise on, and maintain all ER cases across the business. Your goal is to ensure Lithia UK consistently demonstrates a balanced and fair approach to all people-related matters.
You’ll have the opportunity to be involved with:
- Providing first-line ER advice via AskHR (telephone and email) and supporting leaders on a range of issues, including but not limited to:
- Investigation & Disciplinary
- Grievance
- Absence
- Probation
- Performance Management
- Change Management
- TUPE
- Building strong, credible relationships with leaders at all levels, serving as a trusted advisor.
- Ensuring all ER documentation is up-to-date and compliant with legislation and best practices; maintain a user-friendly and informative intranet.
- Staying current with changes in employment legislation to implement best practices.
- Supporting the Senior ER Advisor and HR Shared Services Manager with ad hoc projects as needed.
- Provide feedback and insight to Senior ER Advisor and People Partners from findings when providing advice, identifying skills/knowledge gaps, ER metrics.
- Support on workshops and training to upskill managers on ER topics to ensure consistency in our approach.
- Manage and maintain the employee relations case management system (Zendesk), ensuring the information is consistently up to date and accurate.
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Requirements
Do you have what it takes to be a Lithia UK Colleague? We’re looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience in an advisory position within HR, ideally managing a wide range of high-volume employee relation cases from start to end.
- A good working knowledge of UK employment law.
- Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written, with keen attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and case management skills, with the ability to work accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to work autonomously on multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to a flexible work environment.
- Experience in liaising with leadership at all levels, with the confidence to challenge and influence their approach to people management issues.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (desirable)
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Benefits
What we can offer you:
- Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
- Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
- Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
- Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
- We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
- Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
- Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
- Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
- Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme
About Lithia UK
At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:
As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.
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