Employee Relations Advisor - 12 months FTC

Location - Telford 2-3 days per week

This is 12 months Fixed Term Contract Position

Your Scope and Mission:

The role is part of Schneider Electric's UK & Ireland Zone, as a global technology group focused on helping customers make the most of their energy.

The UK and Ireland territory, which stands at c4000 colleagues, has embarked upon an exciting period of growth and transformation.

The scope of this role is to support our Senior HR Business Partners and HR Business Partners with Employee Relations activity, as well as being an active member of the broader HR community.

As an Employee Relations Advisor, your mission is to provide expert guidance and support on all aspects of employee relations across the UK & Ireland.

You will partner with managers to navigate complex casework, including grievances, disciplinaries, redundancies, TUPE, probation, and performance improvement plans, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
You will act as a trusted advisor, offering clarity on employee relations policies and procedures and responding to queries to enable effective decision-making.
As a key member of the HR Business Partnering community, you will champion best practices, foster collaboration, and drive consistency in employee relations approaches across the region, supporting a positive and legally compliant workplace culture.

Your main responsibilities:


* Employee Relations Case Management: Lead and manage complex employee relations cases across the UK & Ireland, including grievances, disciplinaries, appeals, redundancies, TUPE, probation, and performance improvement plans.

Ensure cases are handled in line with company policies, employment law, and best practice, delivering fair and consistent outcomes.


* Manager Upskilling and Support: Coach and support managers through ER processes and investigations, including drafting invitation letters and outcome letters for cases managed (including those raised through TrustLine).

Provide guidance to ensure compliance and consistency in approach.


* Performance Improvement Support: Assist managers with the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process, including preparation and attendance at review meetings and formal meetings to provide ER expertise and ensure fair handling.


* Employee Relations Queries: Respond to employee relations policy and process queries escalated from HR Services, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.


* HR Business Partner Collaboration: Work closely with HR Business Partners to share best practices, ensure consistency of approach, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance employee relations across the UK & Ireland.


* ER Capability Building Support the planning and delivery of ER compliance sessions and training for managers, promoting understanding of policies and fostering a culture of compliance and fairness.

About You


* Ideally CIPD qualified, with active employment law knowledge


* Ideally 2+ years HR exposure with employe...