Employee Relations Advisor

Responsibilities

• As our Employee Relations Advisor, you'll be the go‑to specialist for all things employee relations. You will:
• Support colleagues and leaders with conflict resolution, grievances, and disciplinary matters
• Partner closely with union representatives to maintain strong, constructive relationships
• Champion consistent application of policies and UK employment law
• Deliver training on ER issues, conflict management, and policy awareness
• Lead thorough, fair investigations into workplace concerns
• Track ER trends and provide insights to senior leaders

Requirements

• You don't need to tick every box - if you have the core skills and passion, we'd love to hear from you.
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
• Solid experience working in a unionised manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, mediation, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice
• Someone who is:
• A clear, confident communicator
• Calm under pressure
• Fair, curious, and committed to doing things the right way
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Keen to learn and grow
• Why join us?
• You'll be part of a supportive HR team where your expertise matters. You'll gain exposure to a range of ER cases, build strong partnerships, and help drive a people‑first culture.
• We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.
• If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.

Additional Information

Employee Relations Advisor Location: Appledore (with travel as needed) Department: People / HR Are you passionate about building positive workplaces, resolving challenges fairly, and working collaboratively with unions? We're looking for an Employee Relations Advisor to help shape a supportive, engaging environment across our unionised manufacturing sites.

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