Employee Relations Advisor

Job Title:   Employee Relations Advisor
Location:  Ideally Glasgow (Hybrid) or Remote with occasional travel to Glasgow
Salary: Up to £34,000 + benefits

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced and proactive Employee Relations Advisor to join a leading organisation’s UK HR team. This permanent role offers flexibility with home-based working, alongside occasional travel to the Glasgow office.
This is a key position for someone with solid employment law experience who thrives on complex employee relations casework. You’ll be the go-to expert for managers and stakeholders, advising on sensitive matters, attending pre-hearings and tribunals, and supporting HR processes that safeguard both the employee experience and the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for managers on complex ER matters, including disciplinary, grievance, wellbeing, TUPE, restructures, and redundancies.
• Manage employment tribunal claims: handle early conciliation with ACAS, draft responses, collate evidence, and prepare witness statements.
• Provide guidance on settlement agreements, contractual changes, and employment law updates.
• Maintain and update HR policies and the Employee Handbook to ensure compliance with current legislation.
• Support HR Business Partners and stakeholders on people projects, change programmes, and ER initiatives.
• Analyse and report on ER trends and casework to inform strategic decision-making.
• Champion best practice, compliance, and continuous improvement across all HR processes.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven track record in HR, Employee Relations, or Employment Law, including hands-on tribunal experience.
• CIPD-qualified (or working towards) OR equivalent practical ER experience.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Analytical, organised, and highly attentive to detail.
• Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Credible, compassionate, and confident advisor, able to challenge when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Next Steps

If you’re an experienced professional with a passion for employee relations and the ability to advise at all levels, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your HR career.

Please note: only candidates with the required qualifications and current ER experience will be considered.