Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Location: Chester 
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 08:30 – 17:00
Salary: Up to £36,000
Benefits: Employee benefits portal, 25 days holiday + 8 and pension scheme.


Join a Global Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join a large, fast-paced, and forward thinking global logistics and supply chain organisation. This role plays a key part in managing and resolving transactional through to complex employee relations cases and supporting a high performing People Services team.

This is a hybrid role, with a mix of on-site and remote working, offering exposure to both operational and strategic ER matters across multiple locations. Typically 3 / 4 days site based and WFH.


Key Responsibilities

Manage a diverse and complex ER caseload (approx. 40–50 cases) from start to resolution – including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, long-term sick, performance, and business exits.

Support and guide managers through sensitive processes and influence effective case outcomes.

Provide expert-level guidance on UK employment legislation and best practice.

Use case management systems to track and report trends, helping drive continuous improvement.

Potential to support training delivery for line managers.

Collaborate with HR Business Partners and wider HR teams across multiple UK sites.

Contribute to key HR projects including TUPE, policy implementation and change initiatives.

Work in a unionised environment with a focus on employee engagement and compliance.


Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong experience in handling complex and high volume ER cases end-to-end.

Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and practical HR/ER application.

Experience working in a unionised setting is essential.

CIPD qualified or working towards (desirable).

Comfortable influencing and advising senior managers.

Able to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.


What’s on Offer

A structured and supportive HR team with defined ER processes.

The opportunity to work across multiple sites and industries.

A business committed to innovation, sustainability, and employee development.

A dynamic role offering both variety and progression.


If this role aligns with your experience and interested in progressing further, we look forward to reviewing your CV / Application and discussing.