Labour and Employee Relations Specialist | Employee Relations Specialist | HR Advisor | HR Generalist

Full-Time | Onsite | Agency Worker | Cytiva

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Labour and Employee Relations Specialist to join Cytiva's UK Employee Relations Centre of Expertise.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist, HR Advisor, or HR Generalist to develop their expertise within a globally recognised life sciences organisation. Working as part of the Employee Relations team, you will provide expert advice and guidance to People Leaders, manage a varied ER caseload, and support consistent, compliant, and effective employee relations practices.

What We Offer

• Full-time, onsite position.
• Opportunity to develop Employee Relations expertise within a global organisation.
• Exposure to a wide range of complex and varied employee relations matters.
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
• Access to Danaher's culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Subsidised onsite canteen.
• Free onsite parking.
• Regular assignment reviews and ongoing support from Acorn by Synergie.

Key Duties

• Manage a broad range of employee relations cases from start to finish, including disciplinary matters, grievances, performance and capability issues, absence management, flexible working requests, and probation reviews.
• Conduct investigations and support managers through formal hearings and meetings.
• Draft outcome letters, performance improvement plans, and other case documentation.
• Provide practical, commercially focused advice to managers on employee relations matters.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases where appropriate.
• Ensure employee relations activities are conducted in line with UK employment law, ACAS guidelines, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records through the case management system.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes and employee relations best practice.
• Produce and analyse Employee Relations management information (MI), identifying trends and providing insights to support decision-making.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Employee Relations function.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of HR policies, templates, playbooks, and knowledge resources.
• Coach and support People Leaders to build confidence and capability in managing employee relations matters.
• Deliver guidance and training on policies, procedures, and best practices to promote consistency across the business.