Howarths
HR / Employee Relations Advisor
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HR / Employee Relations Advisor Salary: £40,000 pa dependent on skills and experience + Benefits Location: Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (1 day WFH). Part-time considered.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (plus up to 3 extra for service)
- Company pension (5% employer / 5% employee)
- Death in Service – 3x salary
- EAP: Help@Hand
About Us
Howarths is an award-winning, second-generation family business providing Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety support to over 600 SME clients across England.
We’re a growing, values-led business with a strong reputation built over 23 years. Our values – Graft, Together, Heart and Grit – shape how we work with both clients and each other. We pride ourselves on delivering practical, commercial advice that genuinely adds value. Put simply, we measure success by how happy our clients are.
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The Opportunity
We’re looking for a confident, client-focused HR/Employee Relations Advisor to join our Employment Law team.
You’ll manage your own caseload, supporting a portfolio of SME clients across the full employee lifecycle - from day-to-day queries through to complex casework, including dismissal. This is a fast-paced, varied role offering real autonomy, strong client exposure and excellent opportunity for professional growth.
The Role
- Act as a dedicated HR/ER Advisor for a portfolio of SME clients
- Provide clear, commercial advice across the full employee lifecycle (disciplinary, grievance, absence, redundancy, capability etc.)
- Build strong client relationships and develop a deep understanding of their businesses
- Draft employment contracts, policies and procedures
- Contribute to articles and content for marketing/PR where required
- Promote and embody Howarths’ core values
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The Candidate
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience advising managers and/or business owners
- Is confident, credible and able to influence at all levels
- Is CIPD qualified (or equivalent)
- Has strong, up-to-date employment law knowledge
- Can manage a busy caseload and work to multiple deadlines
- Is adaptable, proactive and solutions-focused
Values are key. You’ll naturally align with:
- Graft: Ownership, flexibility, pragmatism
- Together: Collaboration, respect, communication
- Heart: Empathy, integrity, understanding
- Grit: Resilience, enthusiasm, proactivity
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