Advocate Group
HR Advisor (Employee Relations) 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
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The Advocate Group are recruiting on behalf of an incredible, globally recognised consumer product brand, for an experienced HR Advisor to join their HR team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing organisation where you'll play a key role in delivering expert Employee Relations support across a diverse and fast-paced business. Working closely with managers and HR colleagues, you'll provide commercially focused advice, manage complex ER casework and support organisational change initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a high volume of complex Employee Relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, conduct, harassment and discrimination matters.
- Provide expert advice to managers on Employee Relations issues, UK employment law and company policies.
- Lead and support investigations, hearings and formal consultation processes.
- Assess risk and recommend pragmatic, commercially balanced solutions.
- Support organisational change activity, including restructures, redundancies and organisational design initiatives.
- Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in handling Employee Relations matters.
- Identify trends through case analysis and contribute to continuous improvement of ER policies and processes.
- Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal governance.
- Provide support across wider HR activities as required, working collaboratively with the HR team.
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About You
We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor with a strong background in Employee Relations who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex people challenges.
You'll ideally have:
- Proven experience managing high-volume, complex Employee Relations casework.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and Employee Relations best practice.
- Previous experience in an HR Advisor or Employee Relations-focused HR role.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- The ability to balance commercial priorities with fair and consistent decision-making.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confidence handling sensitive conversations and navigating ambiguity.
- Experience supporting organisational change and restructuring activity.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
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If you're an experienced HR Advisor with a passion for Employee Relations and are looking to make a real impact within a globally recognised business, we'd love to hear from you.
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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