Employee Relations Specialist / HR Business Partner at hays

Position Employee Relations Specialist / HR Business Partner
Posted 27 May 2026
Expired 26 Jun 2026
Company hays
Location Maidstone | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Job Description
This is a hands-on opportunity for an Employee Relations Partner where you will be instrumental in managing a busy and complex caseload. You will operate as a trusted ER Business Partner / ER Consultant / ER Specialist providing expert advice and guidance across a range of employee relations matters, based in Maidstone but with the ability to travel to sites across the Southern Home Counties (hybrid).Your new roleYou will operate as a senior HR / ER Advisor / ER Business Partner / ER Consultant level, working closely with stakeholders to drive best practice and effective employee relations outcomes, focused on delivering high-quality ER support and minimising risk across the business.

  • Manage and lead on complex, high-risk employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance matters
  • Conduct thorough investigations into ER issues with a focus on risk mitigation
  • Provide expert, pragmatic ER advice to operational leaders and stakeholders
  • Coach managers and HR colleagues on best practice ER handling and case management
  • Develop and implement structured approaches to ER case management and documentation processes
  • Analyse ER trends and provide management information to support decision-making
  • Support wider HR initiatives, including organisational change and people-related projects
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including Trade Union representatives, to promote positive employee relations
  • Ensure full compliance with employment legislation and internal policies

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience managing complex and high-risk Employee Relations casework end-to-end
  • Strong track record as an ER Business Partner / ER Consultant / ER Specialist / HRBP with ER emphasis
  • Experience working with Trade Unions and within unionised environments is essential
  • Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
  • Strong stakeholder management, coaching and influencing skills
  • Ability to analyse ER data and identify trends to inform business decisions
  • A commercial, risk-aware approach with strong judgement

What you'll get in returnA challenging and varied role.Hybrid working 2 days WFH and 3 days on/out at site
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Job Info:

  • Company: hays
  • Position: Employee Relations Specialist / HR Business Partner
  • Work Location: Maidstone
  • Country: GB

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