Employee Relations Specialist

Are you an ER expert who thrives on coaching leaders, navigating complex casework, and driving fair, value-led outcomes? This role is part of an award-winning HR team, in a progressive housing provider, who are dedicated to creating thriving, secure communities. They are seeking a proactive, insightful Employee Relations Specialist, who will act as trusted advisor and coach to managers across the organisation. What you'll be doing: Managing an ER caseload covering: performance, conduct, attendance, grievance, flexible working requests (approx 15 cases at any one time) Providing practical, legally sound advice to managers, to reduce organisational risk and support fair outcomes. Ownership of all things absence and attendance, including monitoring trigger points and reporting, long term absence cases, etc. Coaching managers and running training sessions, so they can handle people matters early, constructively, and with confidence. Analysing ER case trends to identify risks and implement preventative solutions. This is a hybrid role dividing your time 50/50 between your local office and working from home - if you found this advert, your nearest office is likely to be Peterborough outskirts Why you'll love this job: Salary circa £40,000 depending on your qualifications and experience Generous holiday allowance 28 days plus bank holidays Health and wellbeing services Loads of training and development opportunities including professional qualifications Agile, flexible working model that balances organisational needs with your own. Values-driven environment where your expertise directly shapes leadership capability and workplace culture. What you need: CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent hands-on experience. Strong track record managing complex ER casework in a complex multi-site environment. In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application, and experience preparing cases for tribunal Excellent written communication and coaching skills, with the ability to challenge constructively. Experience within housing, care, or a regulated sector is advantageous but not essential. This is a critical role within a talented, friendly and collaborative People team. Interested in taking the next step in your ER career? Apply today