Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Plymouth (Roborough) | £15.78 - £17.26 per hour + bonus | 8 am - 4:30 pm (Mon-Thu), 8 am - 3:30 pm (Fri) | Monday to Friday | 3-4 month contract

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of Rittal CSM for an Employee Relations Specialist to join their HR team in Plymouth. This role focuses on managing employee relations casework and providing HR support across the business.

Key Duties:

Manage a caseload of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, and performance cases.
Provide clear and consistent HR advice to managers and employees.
Conduct investigations and support formal HR processes and hearings.
Produce accurate HR documentation including reports, letters, and case notes.
Maintain confidential and compliant case records in line with GDPR.
Support and coach managers on employee relations matters.
Work with the HR Advisor to manage workload and priorities.
Identify trends and contribute to improvements in HR processes.

Requirements:

Previous experience in employee relations, HR advisory, or HR case management roles.
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
Experience managing complex HR cases independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Proactive and self-motivated approach.
CIPD Level 3 or 5 desirable.

What We Offer:

£15.78 - £17.26 per hour plus bonus.
3-4 month contract with potential to become permanent.
Exposure to a varied employee relations caseload.
Supportive HR team and structured onboarding.
Opportunity within a well-established manufacturing business.

Interested?

Apply now with your CV.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers