Senior ER Advisor

About the role

We are looking for a Senior ER Advisor to join our Currys site in Newark. Working closely with the ER Manager, you'll be a trusted advisor to operational leaders, leading on complex employee relations matters, driving people capability, and helping to create a positive and consistent employee experience. You'll also play a key role in developing ER best practice, supporting change programmes, strengthening manager capability, and building effective relationships with Trade Union representatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior escalation point for complex employee relations cases, providing expert advice and practical solutions to managers and ER Advisors
• Support and coach a team of ER Advisors, ensuring consistent and compliant handling of employee relations matters across the contract
• Lead and support change initiatives, including consultation activity, organisational change programmes and employee engagement projects
• Design and deliver ER training, workshops and coaching interventions to build manager capability and confidence across all sites
• Analyse ER trends, identify risks and continuous improvement opportunities, and provide meaningful management information to key stakeholders

Requirements

• Proven experience in a fast-paced HR environment with a strong Employee Relations focus and exposure to complex casework
• Excellent working knowledge of employment law and the ability to provide commercially focused, pragmatic ER advice
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and support managers at all levels
• Experience coaching and developing people managers to improve ER knowledge, decision-making and policy application
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or willing to study towards)
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• Company sponsored pension scheme
• 24/7 online GP service
• Life assurance
• Fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to MyBenefits platform offering high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, and saving scheme

Pay

Up to £42,000.00 per annum.

Schedule

Full-time, permanent role, working predominantly Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00.