HR Adviser in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire

Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded organisation in Lanarkshire to recruit an experienced HR Adviser on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that makes a meaningful impact within the community. Working as part of a supportive and collaborative HR team, you will play a key role in delivering expert employee relations support, partnering with managers across the business to provide practical HR guidance and drive positive people outcomes.

The Role

This position is ideally suited to an experienced HR professional with a strong employee relations background who enjoys building trusted relationships, coaching managers, and delivering pragmatic HR solutions within a fast-paced operational environment.

You will manage a varied employee relations caseload, ensuring matters are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with employment legislation, organisational policies, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, conduct, and performance-related matters.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on a wide variety of people issues, supporting informed and compliant decision-making.
• Lead and support investigations, formal hearings, and appeals as required.
• Ensure all employee relations matters are managed in accordance with employment legislation, internal policies, and HR best practice.
• Prepare clear and accurate case documentation, reports, correspondence, and management recommendations.
• Identify trends and recurring themes within employee relations activity and recommend improvements to processes and people practices.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, acting as a trusted HR partner.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider HR function to deliver a consistent and effective people service.
• Support ongoing HR projects and contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR professional accreditation.
• Proven experience in an HR Adviser, Employee Relations Adviser, or HR Business Partner role with significant ER responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases from initial consultation through to resolution.
• The ability to influence, coach, and challenge stakeholders effectively while building credibility and trust.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• A resilient, professional, and solutions-focused approach to handling sensitive and complex situations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and workloads effectively.

What's on Offer

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunity to join a respected, values-led organisation with a strong reputation in its sector.
• Supportive and collaborative HR team environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of employee relations activity and HR initiatives.