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HR Employee Relations Advisor (Maternity Cover)
Location: York outskirts, North Yorkshire
Salary: £28,500 - £32,000 per annum pro rata
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Approx. 7 - 12 months)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible start/finish times)
Full-time contract role, office-based
Commutable from Malton, York, Sheriff Hutton, Sutton-on-the-Forest, New Earswick, Strensall or Huntington.
About The Role
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for a proactive and approachable Employee Relations Advisor to join a supportive HR team focused on delivering an excellent employee experience. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting managers and employees across a wide range of employee relations matters within a fast-paced environment.
You will work closely with colleagues to promote a positive workplace culture, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and employment law while supporting business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters
- Manage end-to-end ER casework, including:
- Disciplinary processes
- Grievances
- Investigations and appeals
- Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies
- Support managers with:
- Absence management
- Probation reviews
- Flexible working requests
- Coach and develop managers on HR policies and best practice
- Assist with progression planning and employee development initiatives
- Provide support with payroll administration and related queries
- Collate and analyse HR data, including absence trends and ER metrics
- Support delivery of training sessions and workshops where required
- Collaborate with the wider HR team to enhance the employee experience
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About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in employee relations within a fast-paced organisation
- Knowledgeable in UK employment law and HR processes
- A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Positive, approachable, and solutions-focused
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and maintaining confidentiality
- Experienced with HR systems and data reporting tools
Desirable
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
- Payroll administration experience
- Knowledge of international employment law (e.g. Dutch)
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Working Pattern
- Flexible start time between 8:00am - 9:30am
- Flexible finish time between 4:00pm - 5:30pm
- Choice of 30-minute or 1-hour lunch break
- Office-based role (own transport required due to location)
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Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional leave entitlement for long service
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical and dental insurance (post-probation)
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance and income protection
- Paid volunteering day
- Employee discounts and wellbeing resources
- On-site parking
- Regular social events and employee recognition initiatives
- Flexible working hours and dress-down days
Apply Now
If you are passionate about employee relations and enjoy building strong working relationships, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like for the role of HR Employee Relations Advisor then please note the closing date is 30.08.2026. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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