Employee Relations Advisor

Location: Hybrid, home working with some national travel across our portfolio of home and schools as and when required


Salary: £35,000 per annum


Hours: 37.5 per week

Driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

As our experienced Employee Relations Advisor, you'll be the go-to person for managers, providing expert guidance and support on all ER matters. You'll ensure cases are handled efficiently, compliantly, and in line with our values.

There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.

At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people. We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people's residential care and education in the UK.

What you'll get to do:

ER Case Management: Advise managers, handle investigations, disciplinaries, and appeals, ensuring timely resolution.

Policy & Compliance: Embed HR policies, provide advice on employment law, and maintain accurate records.

Manager Coaching: Upskill managers in HR policy application.

Absence & Flexible Working: Manage caseloads related to short-term absence, probation, and flexible working.

Data Analysis & Reporting: Collate and analyse people data, including absence rates and ER trends.

HR Toolkits & Resources: Assist in drafting ER toolkits, manager guidance, and policy updates.

Administration: Oversee Sage People administration and generate HR reports.You're Perfect For This Role If You Have:

Demonstrable experience: providing HR advice in a fast-paced environment.

Expert Communication: Both written and verbal .

Technology Confident: Confident working with HR Systems and IT packages. Experience with SAGE HR is advantageous!

Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.

Effective communication style to effectively collaborate with people at all levels.

ER Expertise: Knowledge of ER processes and policies.

Strong knowledge of employment law .

Ability to influence stakeholders up to senior leadership.Why work for us?

Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!

Real Living Wage employer

Competitive pay rates

Christmas bonus

Generous Refer a Friend Scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities

Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.

Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.

Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support.

Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.

Supportive management and senior leaders.

*Closing date for this position is Wednesday 12th March at 12pm. This advert may close early if we receive sufficient applications, therefore we advise to submit your application at your earliest convenience.*

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