Employee Relations Advisor

Company: Hamilton Woods Group
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Employee Relations AdvisorPermanent£36-27kBirmingham

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a leading housing organisation, providing advice and support across a varied and complex ER caseload.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage a varied caseload covering disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and absence matters
  • Provide clear and practical ER advice to managers
  • Support workplace investigations, hearings, meetings and appeals
  • Advise on processes, evidence, timescales and potential risks
  • Work closely with managers, People & Culture teams and trade union representatives
  • Maintain accurate case records and documentation
  • Support early resolution through informal conversations, mediation and agreed action plans

Essential Requirements:

  • Proven experience in an Employee Relations, HR Advisory or HR Casework role
  • Strong experience managing complex ER cases
  • Good working knowledge of UK employment law and the ACAS Code
  • Experience advising managers on sensitive people matters
  • Experience working with trade unions or employee representatives
  • Strong investigation, analytical and report-writing skills
  • Understanding of disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence processes
  • Knowledge of the Equality Act and reasonable adjustments
  • CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience
  • Experience within social housing, public sector or another regulated environment would be beneficial

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026