Location: Runcorn, UK.

Join our HR team as an Employee Relations Specialist. This role involves managing a complex caseload of disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence matters for a workforce of over 5,500 colleagues.

Contract: 3‑month fixed‑term with possible extension. Working hours Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:15.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on complex and sensitive employee relations cases, providing expert guidance to managers and stakeholders.
• Oversee a busy caseload covering disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence matters.
• Support dispute resolution processes including early conciliation and mediation, and assist with tribunal preparation.
• Develop line manager capability through coaching, advice, and practical support.
• Partner with senior HR colleagues and business leaders to shape and improve ER approaches.
• Review and enhance policies and processes to ensure they remain e...