Senior Employee Relations Advisor

  • Rochdale
  • Permanent
  • Tue Apr 14 09:42:24 2026
  • Senior ER Advisor

Senior Employee Relations Advisor
North West based (Remote with Occasional UK Travel)
£45000 + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

A well-established, multi-site organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join its People team.

This is a specialist role, focused on managing complex employee relations casework across the business. You will play a key role in supporting managers, leading investigations, and ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.

This position offers a high level of autonomy, with the opportunity to work across multiple locations and have a real impact on employee experience and business performance.

The Role

  • Managing a wide range of employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance
  • Leading end-to-end investigations, gathering evidence and producing detailed reports
  • Advising and supporting managers on complex and sensitive issues
  • Ensuring consistent application of policies and employment law
  • Supporting both permanent employees and a wider workforce across multiple sites
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of processes, policies and ER practices

About You

  • Proven experience in a senior HR or Employee Relations advisory role
  • Strong background in managing complex ER cases independently
  • Excellent investigation, analytical and report-writing skills
  • Sound knowledge of UK employment law
  • Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge where needed
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
  • CIPD Level 5

Working Arrangements

  • Full-time, Monday to Friday (part-time considered)
  • Predominantly remote with flexibility
  • Occasional travel to UK sites as required
  • Optional access to North West office locations

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Flexible, remote-first working
  • Opportunity to work in a specialist ER role with real impact
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package

If you are an experienced Employee Relations professional looking for a hands-on, specialist role where you can take ownership of complex casework, we would welcome your application.