Employee Relations Specialist - #2192544

Employee Relations Specialist

Location: Hybrid Working (3 days from home, 2 days in either Bradford, West Yorkshire or Newcastle)

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) with consideration for 30 hours per week

Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional looking to make a real impact?

We're seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Employee Relations Specialist to join a leading Charity based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping positive workplace relationships, supporting managers through complex people matters, and driving best practice across a diverse and values-led organisation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced HR environment, enjoy coaching leaders, and are confident managing complex ER casework, we'd love to hear from you.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you'll be the organisation's go-to expert for employee relations matters, providing pragmatic, legally compliant advice and guidance to managers across the business.

This varied role combines complex case management with coaching, policy development, training delivery and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll help create a positive employee experience while ensuring people practices are fair, consistent and aligned with employment legislation and organisational values.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage a broad range of employee relations cases from start to finish, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance management, absence management, probation, flexible working and whistleblowing matters.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on employee relations issues and people management best practice.
• Conduct investigations, chair formal meetings and support informed decision-making processes.
• Ensure cases are progressed effectively and resolved within agreed timescales.
• Support the review, development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and guidance.
• Deliver training sessions, workshops and practical resources to build management capability.
• Analyse HR data and trends to identify risks, improve compliance and support business decisions.
• Maintain accurate HR records and case documentation.
• Provide wider HR support across recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes and employee lifecycle activities when required.
• Champion positive employee relations and contribute to an inclusive, supportive and high-performing culture.

About You

We're looking for a confident and credible HR professional who can build strong relationships, influence stakeholders and provide practical solutions to complex people challenges.

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 5 or above, or currently working towards a CIPD qualification.

What's in it for You?

Hybrid working with a flexible work-life balance

Competitive salary of £38,000

Supportive and collaborative HR team

Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities

Opportunity to influence people practices across the organisation

Inclusive, values-driven culture where your contribution makes a difference