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Interim Employee Relations Specialist HR - 6 months
Leeds
6 month FTC - Hybrid option: 3 days in Leeds office 2 days from home
IMMEDIATE START
My client is a reputable social care Charity looking to expand their HR team by recruiting a knowledgeable, enthusiastic HR professional as a specialist Employee Relations Specialist to take the lead on all matters relating to Employee Relations.
They are a multi-site business, with operations across many areas in the north of the UK
Main responsibilities:
Leading on ER casework across multiple services, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and performance concerns
Coaching Registered Managers, Team Leaders and Coordinators to handle people issues confidently and in line with policy, CQC expectations and safer‑recruitment principles
Supporting absence management, capability processes and return‑to‑work plans
Producing clear, accurate documentation and maintaining compliant, audit‑ready records
Identifying themes and recommending proactive solutions to reduce ER risk and improve workforce stability
Experience:
Strong ER experience, ideally within social care, healthcare or another regulated environment
Confident handling of complex cases
Excellent communication
Ability to influence managers and build trusted relationships across diverse teams
Solid understanding of employment law, safer‑recruitment practice and workforce compliance
Highly organised, discreet and able to manage competing priorities
A recognised CIPD qualification is required for this role
Experience of working for a Social Care or Healthcare provider would be an advantage but is not essential.
A full JD and more details are available and immediate interviews will be held for suitable applicants.