Employee Relations Partner - 13 month fixed term contract - Andover

Employee Relations Partner - 13 month fixed term contract - Andover, SP10 4BF, United Kingdom

Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional who thrives on solving complexpeoplechallenges, coaching leaders, and creating healthier, fairer workplaces?

Ifyoureready to make a real impact across a large, purposedrivenorganisation, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why this role matters

As a key member of our People team,you'lluse yourexpertisein employment law, disputeresolutionand case management to shape how our leaders support and develop their teams.

Youllpartner with leaders, acting as a trusted adviserhelping them to navigate sensitive issues with confidence,fairnessand consistency.

Youllbring a solutionfocused mindset and play a vital role in fostering a culture built on trust, restorative practice, and empowerment.

Whatyoullbe doing

• Providingexpert advice on a wide range of complex ER casesgrievances, disciplinaries, capability, conflict,attendanceand organisational change.
• Coaching and equipping leaders to managepeopleissues confidently, legally and in line with best practice.
• Embedding restorative practice and alternative dispute resolution techniques to strengthen relationships and reduce formal processes.
• Working collaboratively with the People & Comms teams to deliver a seamless, professional service.
• Creating and updating ER guidance, policies,templatesand toolkits.
• Tracking and managing cases proactively tominimiserisk and drive meaningful outcomes.
• Contributing to the People strategy, policydevelopmentand process improvement.

What you'll bring to the role -

• CIPD Level 7 and Chartered CIPD status (or equivalent experience).
• Strong, uptodate knowledge of UK employment law and ER bestpractice.
• Experience in workplace mediation or restorative justice approaches (ACAS mediation or similar qualification desirable).
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex cases with autonomy, soundjudgementand commercial awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
• Confident IT skills across Microsoft 365 and case management/CRM systems.
• The ability to balance empathy with pragmatism, always striving for fair, sustainable and timely outcomes

Whatyoullimpact

This role offers true autonomy, scope to shape our ER offering, and the opportunity to help our leaders grow.Youllplay a crucial part in reducing organisational risk, strengthening our culture, and ensuring colleagues feel supported,valuedand treated fairly.

This is a hybrid role enabling you to base yourself from home if you wish. Travel will be required across our region to enable you to meet with the teams you support and spend time with the wider People Team. You will therefore need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Our operating region includes Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and London.

Whats in it for you

Were committed to helping colleagues have a great day at work. Our offer includes:

• Flexible working that trusts you to deliver, with the understanding that youll travel to our regional sites and be present in person when the role requires
• Support for wellbeing including workshops, counselling and a health cash plan
• Access to career and leadership development
• Defined contribution pension and life assurance
• Volunteering opportunities
• Discounts on activities, shopping, holidays and more
• Enhanced leave
• Meaningful recognition programmes

Ready to apply?

To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why youd be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement.

We may choose to interview during the advertising period.

We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

All candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & its subsidiary brands.