Group Employee Relations Advisor

We are looking for a proactive and confident Group Employee Relations Advisor to join our HR team, providing practical, commercially focused employee relations support across ABCA Systems Group.

The role will focus on managing employee relations cases from start to finish, including probation reviews, performance management, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), disciplinaries, grievances, absence and capability matters.

Working closely with Group HR Operations Advisor and Group HR Manager, you will ensure cases are progressed effectively, employment risks are managed and managers are supported to make fair, consistent and informed decisions.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, is confident challenging managers when needed and developing management capability, sharing knowledge and supporting daily HR operations when required. This role will also require occasional to our various sites across the uk.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ER cases from initial referral through to resolution, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct and performance matters.
• Oversee probation reviews, monitor deadlines, support managers with performance concerns, extensions and unsuccessful probation outcomes.
• Support the coordination and delivery of the annual performance review cycle, working with the wider HR team to communicate requirements, monitor completion and guide managers on objectives, feedback and development plans.
• You will coach managers through employee relations matters and develop and deliver practical training workshops, building their confidence and capability to manage people effectively.
• Provide advice and support throughout investigations, formal hearings, appeals and outcomes, ensuring fair and compliant processes.
• Support short- and long-term absence cases, occupational health referrals, reasonable adjustments and formal absence procedures.
• Provide practical guidance, challenge and coaching to managers, ensuring they take accountability for managing their teams effectively.
• Maintain accurate ER records, track outstanding actions, monitortrends and provide regular updates to the Group HR Manager.
• Ensure employee relations processes comply with UK employment Identify recurring people issues, recommend improvements and support the development of consistent HR practices across the Group.
• Contribute to the review, development and updating of HR policies and supporting guidance
• Work collaboratively with the HR team on organisational change, policy improvements and wider people initiatives when required.

About You

• It is essential you have substantial experience in an HR Advisor or Employee Relations role.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and ACAS guidance.
• Experience managing disciplinaries, grievances, absence, probation and performance cases.
• Confident supporting managers with PIPs and formal HR procedures.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to advise, coach and constructively challenge managers.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• CIPD qualified or working towards a qualification would be advantageous.

What We're Looking For

Someone who is hands-on, organised and confident taking ownership of employee relations matters. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment, building strong relationships with managers and ensuring cases move forward without unnecessary delays.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact across the Group by improving employee relations practices, strengthening management capability and supporting a consistent, professional HR service.