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Posted 24 July, 2026

ER Advisor

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Loughborough, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Macildowie are delighted to be partnering with a large, complex organisation to recruit an experienced Employee Relations Advisor on an interim basis.

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established HR function, working as the dedicated Employee Relations Advisor within the team. Reporting into and supporting three Employee Relations Business Partners, you will play a key role in managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters, with a particular focus on sickness absence management.

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This role would suit an experienced ER professional who enjoys providing pragmatic, people-focused advice and is confident managing multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.

The Role\n

You will:

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  • Manage a caseload of lower-level employee relations matters from start to finish.
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  • Provide advice and guidance to managers on sickness absence management and attendance-related issues.
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  • Support Employee Relations Managers with a range of employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, organisational policy and best practice.
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  • Maintain accurate case records and produce associated documentation.
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  • Build effective relationships with managers, providing commercially balanced and practical HR advice.
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  • Contribute to a consistent and positive employee relations service across the organisation.
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About You\n

To be successful, you will have:

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  • Previous experience in an Employee Relations Advisor or similar HR role with a strong employee relations focus.
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  • Proven experience managing lower-level employee relations casework, particularly sickness absence management.
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  • Experience working within a medium to large, complex organisation.
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  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
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  • CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards it) would be advantageous but is not essential.
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What's on Offer\n
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  • Opportunity to join a supportive and experienced Employee Relations team.
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  • Varied and rewarding employee relations caseload.
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  • Hybrid working arrangements.
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  • Immediate start available for the successful candidate.
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If you're an experienced Employee Relations professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.