Employee Relations & Policy Specialist
9-month Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid | Professional Services | Edinburgh
This is not a process-driven ER role....This is a specialist, judgement-led Employee Relations opportunity for someone who thrives in complexity, risk and real decision-making.
We’re supporting a values-driven, regulated organisation to appoint an experienced ER professional who can step straight into high-risk casework, influence senior stakeholders, and apply pragmatic, commercially sound ER solutions.
If you’re used to thinking beyond the checklist - this role is for you.



What you’ll be doing

*Managing and advising on complex, formal ER cases that could lead to dismissal

(misconduct, grievances, capability, absence, appeals, disputes)
*Leading or supporting investigations with fairness, credibility and pace
*Coaching HR stakeholders on risk-based options and outcomes
*Contributing to ER policy development, applying insight from real casework
*Supporting business change and consultation activity where required



What we’re looking for

*Strong, demonstrable experience at senior ER / specialist level
*Sound judgement and the confidence to challenge, not just comply
*Ability to assess risk, anticipate outcomes and advise pragmatically
*Comfortable operating in a regulated or professional environment
*Someone who can adapt working patterns when business-critical cases require it



The environment

*Small, highly skilled specialist ER & Policy team
*Values-led, ethical organisation with high standards
*Collaborative, supportive onboarding



Working pattern

Hybrid working with flexibility, but office presence expected during critical ER activity.



Interested?

This role will move quickly and interviews are held on a rolling basis.

If you’re an ER specialist who enjoys complexity, consequence and influence - we’d love to hear from you.