HR Advisor

HR Advisor Employee Relations
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Location: Lichfield

Department: Human Resources

Reporting to: Senior HR Advisor

About the Role
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We’re looking for a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor (Employee Relations) to join our HR team. In this role, you’ll be the go\-to expert for employee relations matters, supporting managers with practical, compliant, and commercially focused HR advice.

You’ll manage a wide range of ER cases end\-to\-end, ensuring a fair and consistent approach that aligns with company policies, employment legislation, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities
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• Act as the first point of contact for managers on all employee relations matters, including:

+ Disciplinary and grievance cases
+ Absence management (short and long\-term)
+ Performance management
+ Flexible working and probation reviews

• Manage ER cases from start to finish, ensuring timely and effective resolution


• Provide guidance to ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies


• Produce and review documentation including investigation packs, invite letters, and outcome letters


• Maintain accurate case records and HR systems


• Support absence management processes, including Occupational Health referrals where appropriate


• Escalate high\-risk or complex cases to senior HR colleagues as needed


• Liaise with external bodies (e.g. Police, ACAS) where required


• Support employment tribunal preparation and early conciliation processes


• Identify and manage safeguarding concerns, including DBS referrals


• Keep up to date with employment law and HR best practice


• Provide coaching and support to junior HR team members

About You
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We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in managing a wide range of employee relations cases


• Confident advising managers at all levels


• Up to date with UK employment law and HR best practice


• Highly organised with strong attention to detail


• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills


• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced environment


• Confidential and professional in handling sensitive information

What You’ll Bring
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• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or ER\-focused role


• Strong case management skills and ability to work independently


• A proactive and solution\-focused mindset


• Experience working with HR systems and case management tools


• CIPD qualification (desirable, but not essential)

Additional Information
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• Occasional travel (and overnight stays) may be required


• You’ll be expected to support wider HR projects as needed


• We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace

Why Join Us?
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• A supportive HR team with opportunities to develop


• Exposure to a wide range of ER work


• Ongoing training and professional development


• The chance to make a real impact on employee experience

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