Employee Relations Advisor

Job DescriptionHR Advisor Hemel Hempstead (Office Based) Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pmJoin a global leader and make an impact where it matters.This is a great opportunity for a motivated and process-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting people and building a positive workplace culture.About the RoleBased at the Hemel Hempstead site (home to around 450 employees, you'll be part of a small, collaborative HR team providing comprehensive HR support to managers and employees. The wider business employs over 1,500 people across four UK sites, and you'll play a key role in supporting the success of the Hemel Hempstead operation.Your responsibilities will include:Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR and employee relations queriesProviding confidential advice and guidance in line with company policy and current legislationSupporting managers with employee relations cases, absence management, and performance issuesCollating and analysing HR data for reporting to the HR Manager and senior management teamContributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the employee experience About You:You'll be a confident HR professional with proven employee relations experience, strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving. You'll have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.Why Join: Be part of a globally recognised brand known for excellence, innovation, and people developmentWork alongside talented professionals in a supportive and collaborative HR teamGain exposure to a wide range of HR activities and projects, with opportunities for growth and developmentMake a meaningful contribution to a thriving and respected organisation Day to day duties would include:Actively represent the HR team at local site meetings e.g. management meetings, employee forums, health and safety and trade union meetings, ensuring any HR actions are completed in a time efficient mannerSupport the HR Manager with the implementation of all Employee Engagement Survey action plans with site management teamSupport managers with key initiatives to improve employee well-being and employee engagementEngage in promoting and "living" the company values and care cultureOrganise and assist with the delivery of training and development activities including management training, employee site inductions and on-boardingSupport the HR Manager with various training and development programmes, e.g. ER trainings and other initiativesTake ownership and responsibility for the case management of all Employment Relations, ensuring all associated actions are logged on the associated trackers and documentation is retained on employee files Provide expert advice on ER issues and coach managers in appropriate actions to take - in-line with current Employment Legalisation's and company policies and proceduresGive guidance and support to managers and employees on ER cases, ensuring issues and addressed promptly and efficientlyEnsure compliance with company policies and labour laws during all stages of the employee lifecycle, especially in sensitive ER mattersCo-ordinate and assist with recruitment and selection activities e.g. interviews and assessment centresAssist site managers with absence case managementPlus, many other ad hoc duties Person Specification: Strong Employee Relations experience at all levels and process driven and have a genuine desire to excel in this areaCIPD qualified or part CIPD qualified would be advantageous or an equivalent level of experiencePrevious HR administrative experience or administrative experience obtained in a similar role is essentialExperience of providing HR advice and guidance in line with company policies, procedures and legislation would be advantageousPrevious exposure to working in a unionised would be idealPlease be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application