Employee and Industrial Relations Specialist

Our client is a well-established outsourced HR company that supports employers across the Midlands with practical and compliant people solutions. Due to continued demand, they now need an experienced Employee and Industrial Relations Specialist to lead investigations and manage complex workplace issues on a part-time basis.

You will work directly with client organisations across multiple sectors. You will provide clear guidance, run fair investigations and help employers reach robust and defensible outcomes.

Your Role

You will take ownership of employee and industrial relations cases from start to finish. This includes investigations, hearings, reports and follow-up recommendations.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Conducting disciplinary and grievance investigations

• Managing absence, performance and conduct cases

• Advising clients on employee relations best practice

• Preparing investigation reports with clear findings and recommendations

• Attending client sites across the Midlands as required

• Ensuring all processes align with employment law and codes of practice

• Building trusted relationships with client managers and stakeholders

What You Bring

You are confident, impartial and experienced in managing sensitive employee relations matters. You stay calm under pressure and communicate clearly with all parties.

You will need:

• Proven experience in employee and industrial relations investigations

• Strong working knowledge of employment law and procedures

• Excellent interviewing and report-writing skills

• The ability to manage multiple cases at different stages

• A professional and discreet approach at all times

• Full driving licence and your own transport

Practical Details

• Part-time role with flexible working arrangements

• Field-based across the Midlands

• Mileage provided for business travel

• Support from a wider HR consultancy team

Why Join

You will join a respected outsourced HR provider with a strong client base and a reputation for doing things properly. You will work on varied and interesting cases while maintaining flexibility and autonomy in your role.

If you enjoy hands-on employee relations work and want a part-time role that values expertise and professionalism, this is an excellent opportunity.