Employee Relations Advisor

Employee Relations Advisor Hybrid with regular weekly travel to Bradford 9-month fixed term contract Salary is up to £34,562 per annum (pro-rata) + excellent benefits At Anchor, we’re proud to be the largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life. We’re looking for an experienced Employee Relations (ER) Advisor to join our HR team and help ensure a fair, consistent, and positive colleague experience across the organisation. You’ll provide expert, commercially focused advice on a range of ER matters — from disciplinary and grievance to absence and capability. Working closely with managers, you’ll ensure cases are handled effectively in line with employment law, best practice, and Anchor policies and behaviours, to an appropriate resolution. You’ll also help develop management capability through coaching, enabling leaders to handle ER issues confidently and proactively. About You You’ll be confident in managing a varied ER caseload and have a sound understanding of UK employment law. You’ll bring: * Experience to confidently provide ER advice in a fast-paced environment * A Customer-focused mindset and high standards of service delivery * Strong influencing and problem-solving skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing. * Experience supporting employment tribunal preparation. * CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable. Why Anchor? At Anchor, we offer more than just a job — we offer purpose. You’ll benefit from: * Hybrid working. * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service). * Excellent pension contributions. * Wellbeing and recognition programmes. * Opportunities to develop and grow your career. Join us and help shape a workplace where every colleague feels supported and valued. Anchor – a great place to work Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life. We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities. Our values Every one of us can make a difference to our residents and play a part in shaping homes and services around their needs. Our Anchor values of being Accountable, Respectful, Courageous and Honest apply to us all, whether you manage colleagues as part of your role or not. Displaying our values can influence those around us to do the same. We can all be leaders at Anchor and should all be driven by the same customer ethos. Our Anchor Leadership Framework helps align these values with the skills and behaviours we demonstrate. A rewarding environment From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need. Health & happiness * Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts * Mental health support * Flexible working options Finance * Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better * Quick and easy pension transfer service * Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance * Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more Career * Ongoing personal and professional development programme * Leadership Pathways online learning resources * Career progression and promotion opportunities