People & Culture Advisor
Dundee, Hybrid
Permanent
Are you an experienced ER professional with the confidence to handle complex cases and guide managers through challenging situations?
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced People Advisor to join our customer’s team and make a real impact!
In this fast-paced role, you'll manage a caseload of around 20 employee relations cases each week, with a particular focus on absence management, disciplinaries, and performance issues. You’ll work closely with managers to provide practical, hands-on support, helping them navigate difficult HR situations while ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.
What you'll bring:
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Proven ER expertise with significant experience in handling a high volume of complex employee relations cases, including sickness absence, disciplinaries, grievances, and investigations
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Confidence in managing difficult conversations, using your communication skills to guide managers through challenging situations and ensure effective decision-making
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Autonomous work style, with a track record of independently managing casework through to successful resolution, while balancing a high caseload
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Coaching and advisory skills to empower managers, offering practical, proactive support that drives performance improvement and compliance
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In-depth knowledge of HR processes, policies, and employment law, with a commitment to keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in the field
Key responsibilities:
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Build trusted relationships with managers across the business, providing tailored ER advice and practical solutions for complex, high-risk, and sensitive cases
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Proactively manage sickness absence cases, identifying trends and addressing long-term issues in partnership with Occupational Health when required
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Provide expert advice and support on disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, and performance management plans
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Advise managers through challenging employee relations situations, offering guidance and solutions to ensure legal compliance and fairness
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Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure HR best practices are followed and cases are resolved efficiently while maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace
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Continuously monitor and improve the delivery of ER services, working alongside the Head of People Operations to enhance overall HR processes
If you're a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about fostering a positive employee relations climate, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and join an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.