Senior ER Advisor

Senior Employee Relations Advisor

📍 Runcorn | Hybrid Working

💰 Up to £45,000

We’re supporting a large and fast-paced organisation in the search for an experienced Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join their established HR team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident ER professional who enjoys managing complex casework, partnering with stakeholders at all levels, and delivering commercially focused HR solutions in a busy environment.

Working as part of a collaborative HR function, you’ll play a key role in providing expert guidance across a wide range of employee relations matters while helping to drive consistency, compliance, and best practice across the business.

The Role

• Provide expert advice and support on a wide range of complex employee relations matters.
• Manage a high volume of ER casework including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, absence, and investigations.
• Support with all matters, mediation, and Employment Tribunal preparation.
• Partner with managers and senior stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused outcomes.
• Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in handling ER issues.
• Contribute to policy reviews, process improvements, and wider HR initiatives.
• Deliver training and support across multiple UK locations where required.

About You

• Proven experience in a Senior Employee Relations or ER Specialist role within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing complex and high-volume casework independently.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office packages.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working model – 2 days office / 3 days remote.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and supportive HR function.
• Varied and challenging role with real autonomy and influence.
• Competitive salary and benefits package