We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor (Employee Relations Focus) to join a busy and people-focused organisation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing a wide range of employee relations cases, building strong relationships with managers, and promoting fairness, consistency, and positive workplace culture.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: Circa £35,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time

A little bit about the role

• Provide professional HR and ER advice to managers, ensuring consistent application of policies and compliance with UK employment law

• Manage a variety of ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance-related matters

• Coach and support managers through people processes to develop their confidence and HR capability

• Maintain accurate and confidential case management records, ensuring timely updates and reporting

• Support the review and implementation of HR policies and procedures

• Assist with HR projects and initiatives, including engagement, wellbeing and organisational change

• Support investigations and hearings, preparing documentation and ensuring fair and transparent processes

• Liaise with external partners such as legal advisors and occupational health when required

• Contribute to HR reporting, analysis and continuous improvement activities

Getting to Know You

• Previous experience as a HR Advisor or ER Advisor in a fast-paced environment (manufacturing/engineering experience desirable)

• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law

• Demonstrable experience managing ER cases from start to finish

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build effective working relationships at all levels

• Practical, confident and solution-focused approach to problem solving

• Able to manage a busy and varied workload independently

• CIPD Level 5 (qualified or working towards) preferred

• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and HR systems

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary circa £35,000

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive environment

HR Advisor (Employee Relations Focus) | Stoke-on-Trent | HR & Employee Relations Experience

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel, who are acting as an Employment Agency.