Employee Relations & Policy Specialist
9-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid | Professional Services | Edinburgh
This is not a process-driven role.
This is a specialist Employee Relations opportunity for someone who thrives in complexity, risk, and real decision-making.
We’re supporting a values-driven, regulated organisation to appoint an experienced Employee Relations specialist who can step straight into high-risk casework, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver pragmatic, commercially sound employee relations solutions.
If you’re an Employee Relations professional who is confident operating beyond process and policy, this role offers real impact.
What you’ll be doing:
- Managing complex employee relations casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, capability, absence, appeals, and disputes
- Leading and supporting investigations with fairness, credibility, and pace
- Providing expert employee relations advice to senior stakeholders, balancing risk and commercial outcomes
- Coaching HR colleagues and managers on best practice employee relations approaches
- Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of employee relations policies
- Supporting organisational change and consultation activity where required
What we’re looking for:
- Strong, demonstrable experience within employee relations at a senior or specialist level
- Excellent judgement and confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage high-risk employee relations cases end-to-end
- Comfortable working within a regulated or professional services environment
- Ability to assess risk, anticipate outcomes, and provide pragmatic employee relations advice
- Flexible and adaptable, particularly during periods of complex case activity
The environment:
- Small, highly skilled Employee Relations & Policy team
- Values-led, ethical organisation with high standards
- Collaborative and supportive onboarding
Interested? This role will move quickly so if you're an ER specialist who enjoys complexity, consequence and influence - we'd love to hear from you!