We're delighted to be supporting our client in Reading to hire an Employee Relations Advisor on a permanent basis. About the Role: You'll provide generalist support on all people policies and procedures, with a consistent approach to line managers and employees to ensure delivery of an effective and professional ER service. You will deal with a variety of employee relations issues, guiding and coaching line managers through their queries around attendance management, grievances, disciplinaries, probation, poor performance, employment law. Working within a friendly team, the role is based in Central Reading with a hybrid working model. You can expect to travel across sites to lead on meetings within a 30 mile radius of Reading, fully expensed. Key Responsibilities: Lead end to end case management for employee relations cases, supporting all levels of employees across GWR with a focus on performance, grievance, attendance, and Employee Relations related projects. Provide Line Managers with advice and guidance on a range of employment matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, absence management issues and other relevant casework. Acting as the point of contact for line managers and all employees. Work closely with other ER colleagues, to ensure consistency and best practice across the division. What You Bring: A background in Employee Relations or a HR Advisory role, ideally in a large multi site environment CIPD Qualified or studying towards Experience managing a variety of Employee Relations cases in varying levels of complexity Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and practical experience of ER procedures, processes and practices. A strong relationship builder with the ability to influence Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Some exposure to Unions would be advantageous but not essential The company? Committed to making the culture a great place to work, one where employees can truly be themselves and are encouraged to reach their full potential. 89% of our employees in the latest employee survey would recommend them to a friend. With diversity at the heart of their business they are promotors of equity and inclusion and have excellent career progression opportunities. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.