Employee Relations Advisor

Join Howdens Joinery as an ER Advisor on an initial 12 month FTC and specialise in Employee Relations within an industry leading FTSE100 firm.

In this role, you will play a key role working as part of a team of experienced ER professionals who are passionate about delivering a high-quality ER service. The HR Shared Services team work from home once a week and spend the other four days in the office.  

What are my responsibilities as an ER Advisor?

• Partner with managers through coaching and mentoring to ensure that casework is resolved in a professional manner, in line with policy timescales. Advisory options are presented to our managers in a way that they can use advice to make their own commercial decisions as well as understand the risk and wider implications.
• Respond to employee queries and concerns without undermining line manager relationship and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Responsible for the preparation of case documentation as necessary, ensuring the investigation/hearing manager is ultimately the owner of the final documentation.
• Work closely with managers in order to develop an understanding of the business and to establish a professional working relationship with managers and colleagues at all levels.

What do I need to qualify for this ER Advisor role?

• Experience managing a portfolio of ER cases, ideally within a shared services environment
• Good knowledge of employment law/employee relations issues through working within an HR team.
• Ability to understand the crux of the situation and quickly gain trust.
• Building solid working relationships and effectively communicate at any level.
• Ability to respond to changing demands and priorities.

There is a continuous demand from the business for ER support and the pace at which the business operates means a quick and commercially focused response is required by the role, therefore credibility and the ability to influence are essential.

What we can offer you as an ER Advisor?

• Competitive salary and company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens: 

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.  Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.  

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For. 

How to apply:   

We’re creating a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are at the core of everything we do.  

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.   

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