Senior Employee Relations Specialist
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3571 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Northampton | Hybrid Working | Up to £48,000 per annum
We are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Senior Employee Relations Specialist Team Leader to join their established Employee Relations team in Northampton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations professional to take the next step in their career, leading a high-performing team while managing complex ER matters and partnering with stakeholders across the business.
The role offers a blend of operational and leadership responsibilities within a fast-paced and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coaching and developing a team of Employee Relations Specialists, providing day-to-day guidance, support and performance management
- Allocating and overseeing ER casework, ensuring a consistent, high-quality service is delivered across the business
- Acting as the escalation point for complex, sensitive and high-risk employee relations matters
- Providing expert advice and guidance on a wide range of ER issues, including disciplinary, grievance, appeal and absence management cases
- Partnering with managers and senior leaders to support effective decision-making and achieve positive employee relations outcomes
- Delivering commercially focused, legally compliant advice in line with company policy and employment legislation
- Managing dispute resolution and workplace mediation activity, helping to resolve employee concerns proactively
- Supporting the management of long-term sickness and occupational health cases across designated business areas
- Accurately recording case activity within the CRM system and maintaining comprehensive case documentation
- Contributing to the review and continuous improvement of ER policies, processes and guidance documents
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Significant Employee Relations experience within a busy HR, Shared Services or advisory environment
- A strong understanding of UK employment law and its practical application
- Proven experience handling complex disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, absence management and employee relations escalations
- Previous people management or team leadership experience, with the ability to coach and develop others
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence influencing at all levels
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Experience providing remote and telephone-based HR advice within a fast-paced environment
- A Level 5 HR qualification (or equivalent) and formal mediation training
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £48,000 per annum
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Permanent opportunity
- Leadership responsibility within a well-established HR function
- Exposure to a broad range of complex Employee Relations matters
If you're an experienced Employee Relations professional looking to combine your technical expertise with team leadership responsibilities, we'd be keen to hear from you.
James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency and Business in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not been contacted within 72 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.