Employee Relations Specialist
United Living Group
Date: 1 day ago
City: Swanley, England
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
The Role:
As an Employee Relations Specialist, you’ll act as a trusted partner to managers and employees across the business. You will provide expert guidance on complex employee relations cases, support organisational change, and lead on a range of people projects. This is a hands-on, strategic role ideal for someone who is confident in HR best practices, employee engagement, and fostering a high-performance culture.
Key Responsibilities
The Role:
As an Employee Relations Specialist, you’ll act as a trusted partner to managers and employees across the business. You will provide expert guidance on complex employee relations cases, support organisational change, and lead on a range of people projects. This is a hands-on, strategic role ideal for someone who is confident in HR best practices, employee engagement, and fostering a high-performance culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise and coach managers on a range of HR matters including employee relations, performance management, absence, and wellbeing.
- Manage and resolve complex ER cases in line with employment law and best practice.
- Support the delivery of HR initiatives such as talent development, DEI, workforce planning, and engagement surveys.
- Lead or contribute to HR projects including policy development, systems improvement, and change management.
- Analyse HR data and provide insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience in a generalist HR role, with strong ER knowledge and case management skills.
- Confident working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
- Passionate about creating inclusive, supportive work environments.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Generous holiday allowance
- Flexible/hybrid working options
- Learning and development opportunities
- A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing
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