Employee Relations Advisor

As our Employee Relations Advisor, you will work closely with the HR Manager, the wider HR team and other service managers to ensure a high-quality HR service is delivered to the business. Your main responsibility will be to lead on all ER cases within the organisation, giving comprehensive advice and support to employees and managers in line with employment law, best practice and The Big Life group's values. You will use your expertise to coach, lead, and advise staff and managers.

• Knowledge of employment law, and significant proven experience of handling complex ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance
and capability
• The ability to build strong relationships, work collaboratively with colleagues, and influence managers to follow best practice
• Skilled delivery of ER training to managers, and ensuring policy and process is up to date
• A real commitment to personal development and a willingness to regularly update skills and experience
• A minimum of Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working in a unionised environment.
  
  Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and
inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people to change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way [https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/our-story/the-big-life-way/]., Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change. We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation.


• An annual salary of £35,235 (NJC point 25)
• A permanent, full-time contract (35 hours per week)
• Based at Zion Centre with the option of remote working
• 25 days holiday, and 30 after 5 years of service
• A relaxed culture where you are expected to plan your own day, take breaks when you need them and enjoy your work
• Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision
• A supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of perks, schemes and support.
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