Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

• Headington, Oxford
• £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
• Full-time (4 days on-site), part-time (60%) considered

Are you passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture? Do you thrive on resolving complex employee relations matters with empathy and professionalism? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join a dynamic HR team within a prestigious institution based in Headington. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a values-driven environment where people are at the heart of everything we do.

• Providing expert advice and guidance on a wide range of employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management.
• Supporting managers and staff through sensitive and complex casework, ensuring compliance with employment law and internal policies.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Promoting best practices in employee engagement, wellbeing, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborating with HR colleagues to deliver training and development on ER topics.

• Proven experience in an employee relations or HR advisory role, ideally within a complex or unionised environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement and discretion.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.

• A supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time and condensed hours options
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.