Employee Relations Advisor

We are looking for an integral member of the People Team, reporting to the Head of People, this hands-on role ensures that line managers and colleagues have access to the best people policies and frameworks, and are supported to foster a high-performing, engaged culture that enables the business to live its values and achieve its vision: to wow our customers by creating a happy, healthy, and stimulating environment for all our colleagues.

The Employee Relations Advisor will provide providing support and advice on all people-related matters to colleagues and line managers to promote good employee relations across the organisation. If you are passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and thrive in employee relations and enjoy guiding manager through complex HR matters then you could be the missing part of our People Team.

Key Responsibilities:

· Ensuring compliance with employment laws and promoting a positive work environment.

· Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.

· Be the first point of contact for leaders managers, guiding them through complex HR cases.

· Risk assess ER issues, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies.

· Collaborate with the Head of People to upskill and train managers in handling ER matters.

· Maintain and analyse ER case logs to identify trends and support proactive decision-making.

· Stay updated with employment law changes, ensuring timely implementation.

What We’re Looking For:

· An energetic, positive, creative and team orientated who is able to build great relationships with all our colleagues. You’ll be a self-starter and self-motivated and be proactive, detail-orientated and calm under pressure

· CIPD Level 5 required

· Previous work in a ER Advisor role or similar.

· Good knowledge of employment legislation

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at different levels, including senior managers, across the organisation.

· Ability to manage a number of different priorities with resilience.

· There will be a requirement to travel across the UK to all The Pet Vet surgeries, and this may require some overnight stays.

· This role is hybrid with regular office days.

Why join TPV?

· We are an award winning employer.

· Work in a values-driven organisation that champions diversity, kindness, and innovation.

· Gain valuable experience in employee relations, change management, and HR projects.

· 50% off treatment, medication, procedures.

· 20% off retail products, prescription diets and other food.

· Free Vet & Nurse consultations.

· 50% off Vetsure pet insurance.

· Discounts & cash back at retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, travel companies, gyms via the Company’s BOOST reward scheme.

· Free annual flu vaccination.

· Free-food Friday and free fruit.

· Income protection scheme.

· Life assurance cover at 2 times salary.