Junior HR Advisor – Employee Relations

Location: Hybrid - Lichfield
Department: Human Resources
Reporting to: Senior HR Advisor

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Junior HR Advisor – Employee Relations to join our HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your HR career while gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of employee relations matters.

You’ll play a key role in supporting managers, coordinating HR activity, and managing lower-level ER cases, ensuring a consistent and compliant approach in line with company policy and employment law.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the HR inbox, prioritising queries and directing cases appropriately across the HR team
• Prepare and issue daily staff reports and HR case updates
• Act as a point of contact for managers, providing guidance on:
  • Disciplinary and grievance matters
  • Absence management (short and long-term)
  • Performance and probation reviews
  • Flexible working requests
• Manage lower-level employee relations cases from start to finish
• Support managers with absence processes, including Occupational Health referrals where appropriate
• Flag high-risk or safeguarding concerns to senior HR colleagues
• Take minutes and support formal HR meetings
• Prepare documentation including investigation packs, invite letters, and outcome letters
• Maintain accurate HR records and update case management systems
• Support DBS processes, including referrals and risk assessments
• Assist with HR reporting, projects, and training delivery
• Keep up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about building a career in HR
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise effectively
• Confident communicating with managers and colleagues
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Proactive and keen to learn in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Bring

• Previous HR or administrative experience (ideally within an HR environment)
• Understanding of employee relations processes (desirable)
• Strong IT skills and ability to use HR systems
• Knowledge of UK employment law (basic understanding desirable)
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) is advantageous

Additional Information

• Opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of ER cases
• Involvement in HR projects and development initiatives
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Ongoing learning and development support

Why Join Us?

• A great entry point into Employee Relations
• Supportive and collaborative HR team
• Clear development pathway within HR
• Hands-on experience to build your HR career