Employee Relations Specialist (Part‑Time)

About the role

The Employee Relations Specialist will join the HR team in Leeds on a part‑time basis, supporting senior leaders and managers with employee relations matters. The role focuses on TUPE transfers, ACAS Early Conciliation, and Employment Tribunal case management while ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support TUPE projects from initiation through completion.
• Manage ACAS Early Conciliation claims.
• Assist with and coordinate Employment Tribunal cases.
• Advise managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability issues.
• Support organisational change, restructures and redundancy consultations.
• Work with employment‑law partners and insurers to minimise risk.
• Coach managers on employee‑relations best practice and legislation.
• Review and update HR policies and procedures to maintain compliance.

Required profile

• Significant experience managing employee‑relations cases.
• Hands‑on experience with TUPE transfers, ACAS claims and Employment Tribunals.
• Experience supporting organisational change, consultations and restructures.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification, or currently working towards it.

Required skills