Employee Relations Advisor

As our Employee Relations Advisor, you will work closely with our HR team and service managers to ensure a high-quality service. Your main responsibility will be to lead on all employee relations cases across the group, giving comprehensive advice and support to employees and managers in line with employment law, best practice and Big Life's values. You will use your expertise to coach, lead, and advise staff and managers, providing practical, people-focused advice on subjects such as performance, absence, conduct, grievance and policy. You'll also manage casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence cases, supporting managers through the process and ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant. A key part of your role will be to support investigations and formal meetings, including preparing paperwork, coordinating meetings, and taking notes where required. In addition, you'll support employee lifecycle activities, including probation reviews, family-friendly matters, and flexible working requests. It's vital that you're adept at maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring GDPR-compliant data handling, and that you can supporting the analysis of people data and trends (for instance in absence or employee relations cases) to help identify themes and areas for improvement. Finally, we're looking for someone who's going to play a full part in contributing to HR projects and initiatives, such as engagement activity, change projects and policy updates. For the full recruitment pack, including the job description and person specification, go to: Vacancies Archive - The Big Life Group [https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/work-volunteer/opportunities/]

The Big Life Group's mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work - The Big Life Way. We always stand shoulder-to shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities. Our values

• Courage: We stand up for ourselves, and the people and communities we work alongside, even when that makes us unpopular, or
challenges accepted wisdom.
• Creativity: We find innovative solutions that work, never accepting the easy option or the status quo.
• Honesty: We act with integrity, speaking the truth to ourselves and others.
• Inspiration: We are inspired by the people and communities we work with and share what we learn from them to inspire others.
• Thoughtful: We act with care and compassion and work to understand people's experiences. We take time to listen, reflect and
continually learn.
• Valuing difference: We recognise and celebrate the unique qualities, gifts, insights and perspectives that different people
offer. Working at Big Life At Big Life, work is more than a job - it's about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with people and communities, making a difference every day. We fight for equity in health, in wealth and in life, and that commitment starts with how our staff. Be yourself We want you to feel safe, respected and able to bring your whole self to work. Difference is celebrated here, and our staff networks - from menopause to neurodiversity, LGBTQI+ and more - create space to connect and support each other. Benefits that matter We offer more than a payslip - you'll find wellbeing support through LifeWorks, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, 25-30 days' annual leave plus your birthday off, flexible working, and regular learning opportunities. Everyday perks include Blue Light Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle-to-work, free eye tests and more - little extras to make life easier inside and outside of work. Recognised as outstanding We're proud to be ranked by Best Companies as one of the UK's outstanding places to work, with a two-star accreditation in 2024. A culture of trust and flexibility Our people describe our culture as relaxed and supportive. You'll be trusted to plan your own day, take breaks when you need, and work in a way that fits with your life as well as your role. If you're looking for more than a job - if you want to be part of a team that's bold, creative and relentlessly committed to equity - then Big Life could be the place for you.