Employee Relations Advisor in England

Job description

Overview

We are hiring an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to support the growth of a globally recognised quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand. This field based, 12-month fixed term contract role covers the South of the UK and places you at the heart of driving fair, consistent, and compliant people practices across the restaurant estate.

You will be a trusted partner to operational leaders, providing expert guidance on all employee relations matters while contributing to a culture rooted in respect, development, and high performance.

Why Join Them?

• Be part of a globally respected brand with bold UK expansion plans
• Join a collaborative, people-first People Team
• Gain broad exposure to complex ER casework and proactive policy development
• Potential for permanent opportunities as the business grows
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• £50,000 Critical Illness Cover
• Private Medical Insurance (for you)
• Life Insurance – 4x salary
• 70% Discount on Food & Drink – for you, friends & family
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wagestream – access your pay when you need it
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Exclusive Discount Vouchers

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ER casework including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and appeals
• Provide expert coaching and support to line managers to ensure fair and consistent outcomes
• Monitor ER trends and risks, and escalate complex or high-risk cases appropriately
• Ensure compliance with company policy and UK employment legislation
• Support the development and delivery of ER-related training
• Produce regular reporting and analysis on ER activity across your region
• Promote best practices and help strengthen ER capability across the business

What You Will Bring

• Solid experience managing employee relations in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Strong and current working knowledge of UK employment law
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to build trust at all levels
• Comfortable working independently and managing a dynamic, field-based workload
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) preferred
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly across the Southern UK

Apply Now

If you are passionate about people, thrive in a fast moving environment, and want to be part of a brand with purpose and ambition – we would love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English