Employee Relations Specialist

Salary/Rate:Up to £53000
Job type:Full Time
Town/City:Manchester
County:Manchester
Discipline:HR
Job ref:300214
Post Date:August 10, 2026

About the Role


Employee Relations Specialist

Manchester | hybrid

£45-£53,000

12-month FTC

 

Are you an experienced HR professional with strong employee relations case management experience, excellent employment law knowledge, and the confidence and ability to provide advice and coaching to managers on a wide range of employee relations issues.

 

In this key role, as Employee Relations Specialist you will work as part of a friendly, collaborative team, focusing on employee relations casework which will include disciplinaries, up to and including dismissals and you will be responsible for Employment Tribunals within your area.


You'll provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices, and collaborate to develop and implement strategies for improving employee relations and engagement.

 

What we’re looking for:

 

  • A forward-thinking Employee Relations Specialist with high volume employee relations casework experience.
  • Strong Employee Relations background in a complex, multi-site or unionised environment.
  • Solid grasp of UK employment law and policy frameworks.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver pragmatic solutions.
  • A proactive, improvement-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge where needed.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to balance legal, commercial, and human considerations.

 

Why this opportunity stands out:

 

You’ll be joining a progressive organisation that values expertise, autonomy, and fresh thinking. ER here is seen as a strategic enabler — and you’ll have the platform to make a real difference across the business.

 

If you’re an ER professional who thrives on shaping policy, guiding change, and building constructive relationships — we’d love to talk

 

Apply now to be considered for becoming part of this continuously growing success story!

 

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