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Employee Relations Advisor

Birkenhead Temporary £35,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking an Employee Relations Advisor to join their team on a 6-month contract. The role will initially focus on clearing a backlog of absence management cases, with the potential for long-term improvement work once the backlog is cleared.
  • 6 - month Fixed Term Contract
  • Immediate start required

About Our Client

A prominent construction business based in Birkenhead. Full details will be provided upon successful application.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and resolve pending absence management cases within the building & construction sector.
  • Collaborate with the HR team to ensure effective follow-up and resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements related to absence management.
  • Support managers in recognising early signs of absence issues and offer guidance on best practices.
  • Lead initiatives for process improvement to make absence management more efficient across the business.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation to ensure effective management.
  • Work with Union reps to navigate industrial relations issues where they arise.

The Successful Applicant

  • An Experienced HR Advisor or Employee Relations Advisor
  • Experience in absence management, preferably within the Building and Construction or similar industry.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and resolve cases efficiently.
  • A proactive approach to process improvement and coaching managers.
  • A good understanding of legal requirements and policies related to absence management.
  • Experience managing cases in a unionised environment, with the ability to navigate complex industrial relations situations and ensure fairness and compliance.

What's on Offer

Once the backlog is cleared, there will be an opportunity to focus on process improvement in absence management, helping the company to enhance its existing processes and effectively manage absence across teams.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor / Employee Relations Advisor looking to make an immediate impact and contribute to a growing construction business with potential beyond the initial contract.

If you are interested or would like to discuss further, please apply today!

Contact
Donna Bannon
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6683766
Phone number
+44 161 829 0463

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Advisor
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Birkenhead
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Donna Bannon
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0463
Job reference
JN-032025-6683766