People & Culture Advisor

Dundee, Hybrid

Permanent

Are you an experienced ER professional with the confidence to handle complex cases and guide managers through challenging situations?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced People Advisor to join our customer’s team and make a real impact!

In this fast-paced role, you'll manage a caseload of around 20 employee relations cases each week, with a particular focus on absence management, disciplinaries, and performance issues. You’ll work closely with managers to provide practical, hands-on support, helping them navigate difficult HR situations while ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.

What you'll bring:

• Proven ER expertise with significant experience in handling a high volume of complex employee relations cases, including sickness absence, disciplinaries, grievances, and investigations
• Confidence in managing difficult conversations, using your communication skills to guide managers through challenging situations and ensure effective decision-making
• Autonomous work style, with a track record of independently managing casework through to successful resolution, while balancing a high caseload
• Coaching and advisory skills to empower managers, offering practical, proactive support that drives performance improvement and compliance
• In-depth knowledge of HR processes, policies, and employment law, with a commitment to keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in the field

Key responsibilities:

• Build trusted relationships with managers across the business, providing tailored ER advice and practical solutions for complex, high-risk, and sensitive cases
• Proactively manage sickness absence cases, identifying trends and addressing long-term issues in partnership with Occupational Health when required
• Provide expert advice and support on disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, and performance management plans
• Advise managers through challenging employee relations situations, offering guidance and solutions to ensure legal compliance and fairness
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure HR best practices are followed and cases are resolved efficiently while maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Continuously monitor and improve the delivery of ER services, working alongside the Head of People Operations to enhance overall HR processes

If you're a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about fostering a positive employee relations climate, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and join an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.