This role leads end-to-end employee relations investigations, managing complex and sensitive cases while producing high-quality, objective reports aligned with employment law and ACAS guidance. The post holder will work closely with the ER team, supporting managers through the process and contributing to continuous improvement across ER practices.
Client Details
We’re supporting an organisation seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join their team and play a key role in delivering fair, robust and high-quality ER outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in complex casework and wants to help strengthen ER processes and capability.
Description
*Lead end-to-end investigations, including all pre-hearing preparation, witness meetings, note-taking and the production of high-quality, executive-level investigation reports.
*Ensure all investigative work is fully aligned with ACAS Code of Practice and internal policies and procedures.
*Apply strong employment law knowledge and sound judgement across a range of sensitive and complex cases, including grievances, conduct issues, performance and relationship matters.
*Handle all cases with professionalism, confidentiality and consistency while maintaining objectivity and fairness.
*Contribute to continuous improvement: supporting templates, training materials and process development during quieter periods.
Profile
A confident ER professional with strong investigation experience, able to handle complex and sensitive cases independently.
They’ll have solid UK employment law and ACAS knowledge, excellent report-writing skills, and a calm, objective approach. Someone who can work collaboratively with the ER team, manage multiple cases at pace, and deliver high-quality, fair outcomes with professionalism and discretion.
Job Offer
*3 month FTC with the potential to extend.
*£45,000 equivalent salary via umbrella, with 37.5 hours per week.
*Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in Nottingham, with flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
*Exposure to a varied and interesting caseload.
*Opportunities to contribute to improving ER processes, templates and training materials.
*A role where your expertise directly shapes fair, consistent and high-quality ER outcomes.