Employee Relations Specialist

Role Description Employee Relations Specialist Location : Hybrid working with travel across See. Ability Homes and offices as required Salary: £40,000 per annum plus benefits -33 days annual holiday (incl. bank holidays) Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent ' Join our people team. Help Us Create a Fair, Supportive Workplace Where Everyone Can Thrive.

' At See. Ability, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live, love, thrive and belong. As a people-focused charity supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss, our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our People Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident HR professional with a strong employee relations background who is passionate about supporting managers, resolving complex people matters and helping to create an inclusive, high-performing culture.

About the Role

As our ER Specialist, you'll be the key contact for employee relations matters across the charity, providing expert, pragmatic and legally compliant advice to managers and leaders. You'll manage a varied caseload of complex employee relations cases, support organisational change activities, conduct investigations and help develop management capability across the organisation.

Working closely with the People Partnering and Insights Manager and wider People Team, you'll play an important role in ensuring fair, consistent and positive colleague experiences while supporting organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for employee relations advice and case management. Manage a broad range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence cases. Conduct investigations, interviews and prepare comprehensive investigation reports. Support managers to resolve people issues informally and proactively where appropriate.

Facilitate mediation discussions and support conflict resolution. Provide coaching and guidance to managers to strengthen people management capability. Support organisational change initiatives, consultations and restructures. Analyse people data and trends to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement. Contribute to the development of an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace culture.

About You

You'll be an experienced employee relations professional who enjoys building strong relationships and providing practical solutions to complex people challenges. You'll bring: Proven experience in an Employee Relations Specialist or similar HR role. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application. Experience independently managing complex employee relations casework.

Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. The ability to coach and support managers with confidence and credibility. Sound judgement and the ability to make balanced, fair and risk-aware decisions. Strong organisation and prioritisation skills. Experience analysing data and using insights to support decision-making.

A commitment to diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and creating positive workplace experiences. Experience supporting organisational change programmes. Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Why Join See. Ability? At See. Ability, our values shape everything we do: We believe in each other We learn together to be our best We spark imagination Respect is our starting point In return, you'll join a supportive organisation where you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to both colleagues and the people we support.

You'll work alongside passionate professionals committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, heard and able to succeed. Ready to Apply? If you're an experienced employee relations professional looking for an opportunity to influence, support and drive positive people outcomes within a values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue building a workplace where everyone can thrive and belong. Our Benefits We don’t just offer jobs — we build careers and celebrate people. Your Work-Life Balance

• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Life events leave – time off when it matters most
• Buy or sell annual leave
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay + Paid Fertility Leave
• Carers Leave Your Money Goes Further
• £250 monthly bonus draw – four lucky winners every month
• Blue Light Card + retail discounts & cashback
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Pay reviews + competitive rates
• Pension scheme with tools to plan your future
• Paid DBS & renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance Pay & Savings via Stream Your Wellbeing Counts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance – 2x annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• In-house Wellbeing Coach Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare See. Ability is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding. Safer Recruitment As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants: A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate). Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK. Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered. References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults. These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at See. Ability’ s expense. Diversity See. Ability is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates. In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.