Employee Relations Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to provide crucial short-term support during a period of sickness absence. This assignment is ideal for an ER professional who can step into a busy environment, build rapport quickly, and manage a varied caseload with confidence and professionalism.Working on a hybrid basis (3 days per week on-site in Cardiff), you will play a vital role in ensuring employee relations matters continue to move forward smoothly during this interim period.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of complex employee relations cases, ensuring timely and compliant resolution.
• Oversee grievances, disciplinary investigations, appeals, and other formal procedures from start to finish.
• Provide clear, consistent, and pragmatic advice to managers on a wide range of ER matters.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and employment legislation are applied accurately and fairly.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and case summaries in line with organisational and legal requirements.
• Support in reviewing and updating relevant HR policies where required.
• Advise on best practice approaches to reduce risk and promote positive working relationships.
• Work collaboratively with HR colleagues and stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to ER challenges.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Extensive experience managing complex grievance, disciplinary, and casework matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and people policies.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Confident in advising senior managers and influencing decision-making processes.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and work autonomously.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and organisational skills.
• Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced ER environment.

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid working model - 3 days in the Cardiff office, 2 days remote.
• Full-time, immediate start.
• 4-6 week temporary assignment.

What We're Looking ForA seasoned ER professional who is:

• Immediately available
• Highly competent in handling complex and sensitive cases
• Comfortable stepping into a time-pressured environment
• Able to work independently while building trust quickly

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