Employee Relations Officer – £30k Hybrid (Sidcup)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our People team as an Employee Relations Officer. In this hybrid role you will support managers and colleagues, providing expert advice and helping to build a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert employee relations advice to managers and colleagues.
• Manage a varied caseload including disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance matters.
• Support managers with short‑ and long‑term sickness absence cases.
• Act as HR Advisor during conduct and capability hearings.
• Assist with organisational change activities such as consultations, restructures, redundancies and TUPE transfers.
• Prepare HR documentation and case correspondence.
• Support the delivery of learning and development initiatives.
• Contribute to people projects and continuous improvement activities.

Required profile

• Experience in an HR advisory or employee relations role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and coach managers confidently.
• Strong organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Relevant HR qualification (or working towards one) or equivalent practical experience.

Required skills

• HR Information Systems
• Microsoft 365