People Advisor - Employee Relations

  • Michael Page Business Support
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • Mar 21, 2026
Full time

Job Description

You'll be a trusted expert handling a high volume of cases-from day-to-day transactional matters to sensitive, complex issues. You'll partner closely with People Managers, Business Partners, and Centres of Excellence, delivering pragmatic, risk-aware advice in a regulated, multi-country environment.

Client Details

Ready to take ownership of complex ER cases in a fast-paced professional services environment? This is your opportunity to join a collaborative People team where your expertise will directly shape fair, consistent, and commercially sound outcomes.

Description

  • Managing a broad mix of ER cases: investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, performance and appeals
  • Acting as a first point of contact for employees seeking guidance and support
  • Providing clear, commercially focused advice aligned with governance and compliance standards
  • Ensuring accurate documentation for audit and regulatory purposes
  • Identifying trends and risks, proactively escalating where needed
  • Collaborating with People Partners and wider teams to continuously improve processes
  • Supporting exit processes and contributing to insights that shape the employee experience
  • Working closely with shared services teams to streamline and enhance administrative workflows

Profile

A successful People Advisor - Employee Relations should have:

  • Strong ER experience in a regulated or complex environment
  • Excellent UK employment law knowledge (European exposure a bonus)
  • Confidence handling sensitive, high-risk cases with professionalism and sound judgement
  • Ability to balance business needs, employee experience, and compliance
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and documentation standards
  • Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads without compromising quality
  • A mindset for improving and evolving processes

Job Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £36,000 to £42,000 per annum.
  • Work from home with requirement to go to office on occasion when needed
  • Be part of a supportive team of 8 ER professionals, backed by experienced Business Partners
  • Gain exposure to both high-volume and complex casework
  • Work in a dynamic, multi-country environment
  • Clear progression opportunities for the right candidate

If you are ready to take the next step in your HR career, apply now for the People Advisor - Employee Relations role and make a meaningful impact in this professional services organisation