HR Generalist (Employee Relations Focused) in Manchester Area

Job description

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our HR team and provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 5 years' dedicated experience in employee relations, hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification, and have proven ability to manage ER issues in a multi-site environment. Experience within the higher education sector is a plus but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support on a wide range of ER issues including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, absence management, and conduct issues.
• Partner with managers and HR colleagues to ensure consistency and compliance with employment law, company policy, and best practice.
• Lead and manage complex ER casework from investigation to resolution, ensuring timely and fair outcomes.
• Coach and develop line managers in handling ER matters, equipping them to manage employee issues confidently and effectively.
• Support in the development and review of ER policies, procedures, and toolkits.
• Ensure documentation, case notes, and records are accurately maintained in line with data protection and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with legal advisors, trade unions, and external stakeholders as required.
• Contribute to organisational change initiatives such as restructures, TUPE transfers, and redundancy processes.
• Use HR data to identify ER trends and provide insights to support proactive solutions and continuous improvement.
• Work flexibly across multiple sites, adapting to the needs of different teams and departments.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working solely in employee relations, managing a broad range of complex ER cases.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrable multi-site experience, with the ability to balance competing demands and priorities.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Confident in coaching and supporting managers in all aspects of ER.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working within the higher education sector.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and data reporting tools.
• Exposure to organisational change projects, including restructures and redundancy processes.

This role will require UK Travel to our other campus' when applicable

What We Offer

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000

• Company pension
• Free On-site parking
• 28 days annual leave (8 UK Bank Holidays)

Please note, we are not in the position to offer sponsorships!

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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