HR Advisor

HR Advisor - Employee Relations – South Birmingham

Salary: £40,000-£44,000 per annum

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for Employee Relations and supporting managers through people-related challenges? We're looking for a knowledgeable and proactive HR Advisor to join our team in Bromsgrove, providing expert advice and guidance across a wide range of employee relations and people management matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing positive outcomes, and delivering a professional, commercially focused HR service.

HR Advisor - Employee Relations Role
As our HR Advisor, you will work closely with managers across the business, providing practical and legally compliant advice on employee relations issues. You will play a key role in supporting managers with people management responsibilities while helping to promote a positive and engaging employee experience.

This is a predominantly advisory role, ideal for someone with strong employee relations experience who enjoys coaching and supporting managers through complex people matters. There will be weekly travel to Tewkesbury to work there once a week but flexible working hours would be permitted. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance management, and restructures.
  
  
• Support managers throughout formal HR processes, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with employment legislation.
  
  
• Coach and develop people managers to build their confidence and capability in handling employee issues.
  
  
• Review and update HR policies and procedures in line with employment law and best practice.
  
  
• Assist with investigations, hearings, and appeals where required.
  
  
• Support organisational change activities and employee consultation processes.
  
  
• Promote positive employee engagement and contribute to employee wellbeing initiatives.
  
  
• Maintain accurate HR records and prepare management information and reports when required.
  
  
• Ensure all HR activities are delivered in line with company values and objectives.
  
  

The Successful HR Advisor Will Have

• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience).
  
  
• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or Employee Relations-focused HR role.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  
  
• Experience managing a varied employee relations caseload.
  
  
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build credibility at all levels.
  
  
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
  
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
  
  
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as occasional travel to other sites may be required.
  
  

In Return You Can Expect

• £40,000-£44,000 basic salary
  
  
• Hybrid working 1 day working from  home flexible hours available 
  
  
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
  
  
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
  
  
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organisation
  
  
• Comprehensive benefits package
  
  

If you are looking for an opportunity to utilise your Employee Relations expertise in a role where you can genuinely influence and support people managers, we'd love to hear from you. Click APPLY with your updated CV and I will be in touch.