Marshalls plc
Employee Relations Advisor
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Employee Relations Advisor
Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Elland, West Yorkshire Working arrangement: Hybrid (1–2 days in the office), Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week
About Marshalls
Marshalls is the UK’s leading supplier of hard landscaping, building, and roofing products, with a proud history dating back to the 1890s. As an FTSE 250 company, we’ve supplied some of the nation’s most iconic landmarks and have held Superbrand status since 2010. Our mission is to enhance the world around us by creating a better environment to live and work in.
Our approach to HR isn’t just about policies and procedures—it’s about human connection, trust, and being a reliable support system for our teams. We’re seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our People Services team, playing a hands-on role that makes a tangible difference.
The Opportunity
As our Employee Relations Advisor, you’ll be the go-to expert for all employee relations matters, delivering discreet yet impactful support across our manufacturing sites and office functions. You will:
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Manage a broad employee relations caseload including:
- Performance and absence management
- Disciplinary and grievance proceedings
- Leading investigations and appropriately challenging findings
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Support managers and leaders with:
- Best-practice coaching and interpretation of UK employment legislation
- Responsible casework management from start to finish, including notetaking in formal meetings
- Advice on drug and alcohol policies
- Guidance on maintaining strong union relationships
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Deliver HR training and developmental support, including:
- Introducing new managers to HR policies
- Occupational health referral facilitation
- Data-driven insights on absence triggers and workforce management
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Work closely with HR Business Partners and the Head of People Services to:
- Enhance employee relations during organisational change
- Drive process improvements
- Act as a first port of call for complex HR challenges
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This role is hybrid, requiring 1–2 days per week at our Elland office, with travel to sites across the UK to provide in-person support when needed.
Reports to: Head of People Services
What You’ll Bring
You’ll be a strategic, proactive people professional with:
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Proven experience managing a varied and high-pressure employee relations caseload, including expert handling of disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence cases
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Deep knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
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Managers’ coach and policy interpreter, guiding line teams through best practice and handling the end-to-end casework spectrum
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Success in organisational change initiatives, including supporting managers and staff adaptations
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Excellent communication skills, adept at coaching, influencing, and constructive challenge with confidence
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Self-driven work ethic, proven ability to prioritise effectively, escalate complex/high-risk issues, and maintain accountability
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Troubleshooting spirit – capable of identifying process gaps, proposing improvements, and resolving issues with initiative
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Experience delivering HR workshops, including introductory sessions for managers
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Strong organisation, including maintaining accurate case logs, tracking absence data, and managing concurrent projects
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Commitment to ongoing professional development and upskilling
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Hugely beneficial but not mandatory:
- Experience contributing in unionised workplaces
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent professional credentials)
Why Join Marshalls?
- Flexible hybrid working: One to two days on-site in Elland, with room for flexibility based on your preference.
- Generous leave: 34 days per year (280+ hours for part-time, inclusive of bank holidays), plus guaranteed Christmas break.
- Quality healthcare: Cash plan covering dental, optical, prescription costs, and more.
- Family-friendly policies – full protection under maternity, paternity, and adoption leave from day one.
- Pension and benefits:
- 5% employer-matched pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discounts across Marshalls, Marley products and high-street retailers
- Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – dedicated support for mind, move, and money
- Share purchase and life assurance schemes
- A workplace that embraces you: Full commitment to equal opportunities—MercAbstract removes biases, ensuring everyone can be authentically themselves. We actively nurture a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, and voices in our global team.
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About Marshalls
Three divisions, one purpose: 🔹 Landscape Products 🔹 Building Products 🔹 Roofing Products
Ever wonder? We’ve paved every Monopoly board square! For more about our past and future, visit marshalls.co.uk—because a better world starts with what we build and how we treat people along the way.
Equal Opportunities
Marshalls values diversity as a strength. We believe in fostering fairness, inclusion, and belonging—because equality is right, not just a requirement. Be yourself, grow through contributions, and find your place in a team that thrives on it.
Applications close: **Tuesday, 13 July 2026
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