Employee Relations (ER) Specialist

Employee Relations (ER) Specialist

Salary : £50,000 plus excellent benefits

Location : Pontypridd base with travel across Wales and the borders + hybrid working when the role allows

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join a well-established organisation and play a key role in maintaining positive employee relations across a complex, unionised environment.

The role Reporting to the Senior Policy & Case Manager (to be appointed) and working closely with the Head of People Services, you will :

Lead and advise on complex ER casework (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, investigations, appeals and ACAS / ET cases) from start to resolution.

Provide proactive coaching and expert guidance to managers, ensuring legal compliance and best practice.

Build strong relationships with trade unions and external partners to foster a collaborative approach.

Use data and MI to identify trends, recommend interventions and drive continuous improvement.

Contribute to HR projects and policy development to support cultural change and deliver a great employee experience.

About you

Chartered CIPD membership (or equivalent) with up-to-date employment law knowledge.

Significant experience managing complex ER cases and working in a unionised environment.

Excellent coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Strong commercial awareness and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

What’s on offer

£50,000 salary plus excellent benefits

Flexible hybrid working (site travel required for case management).

The chance to shape employee relations and support cultural change in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation.

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