Employee Relations & Policy Specialist
9‑month Fixed‑Term Contract | Hybrid | Professional Services | Edinburgh
This is not a process‑driven ER role....
This is a specialist, judgement‑led 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 ER professional who can step straight into high‑risk casework, influence senior stakeholders, and apply pragmatic, commercially sound ER solutions.
If you’re used to thinking beyond the checklist - this role is for you.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing and advising on complex, formal ER cases that could lead to dismissal
(misconduct, grievances, capability, absence, appeals, disputes)
- Leading or supporting investigations with fairness, credibility and pace
- Coaching HR stakeholders on risk‑based options and outcomes
- Contributing to ER policy development, applying insight from real casework
- Supporting business change and consultation activity where required
What we’re looking for
- Strong, demonstrable experience at senior ER / specialist level
- Sound judgement and the confidence to challenge, not just comply
- Ability to assess risk, anticipate outcomes and advise pragmatically
- Comfortable operating in a regulated or professional environment
- Someone who can adapt working patterns when business‑critical cases require it
The environment
- Small, highly skilled specialist ER & Policy team
- Values‑led, ethical organisation with high standards
- Collaborative, supportive onboarding
Working pattern
Hybrid working with flexibility, but office presence expected during critical ER activity.
Interested?
This role will move quickly and interviews are held on a rolling basis.
If you’re an ER specialist who enjoys complexity, consequence and influence - we’d love to hear from you.