Employee Relations Specialist

Portfolio HR & Reward are proudly working with a reputable organisation based in London who are seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis.

• Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: £40,000-£50,000
• Location: Remote with occasional travel to their office in London
• Start Date: Immediately

Role Overview

Provide expert HR guidance and case management across the business, upskilling managers to handle employee relations confidently while ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

Key Responsibilities

• ER Case Management: Guide and resolve complex employee relations cases, from probation and absence to discipline, grievances, and dismissals, in line with policy and legislation.
• Manager Coaching: Train and mentor line managers through workshops and direct advice to independently lead everyday people processes and mitigate risk.
• Absence & Wellbeing: Actively manage long-term sickness, reduce absence rates, and lower associated costs.
• Policy & Projects: Draft and update HR policies to match regulatory updates, while leading or supporting strategic HR initiatives.
• Data & Collaboration: Track case data to spot operational trends and build strong stakeholder relationships across various business sites.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional HR experience.
• Proven track record as an HR Advisor/ER Specialist managing high-volume, complex casework through to dismissal.
• Strong, up-to-date grasp of UK employment law (experience in unionised environments is a plus).
• Exceptional communication, data analysis for problem-solving, and the ability to train managers and influence stakeholders at all levels.

If you are interested in this position, specialise in the above areas and therefore can hit the ground running, please submit your CV to this application.

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.