Employee Relations Advisor

Location: Leeds – LS15 8ZB - Hybrid
Contract: Full-time, Fixed-Term (6 months)

Eville & Jones is the largest provider of Veterinary Official Controls in Europe.  We are committed to safeguarding animal welfare within the food chain, ensuring that food is safe to eat, and enabling the import and export of products of animal origin. 
 
Part of the Phenna Group and with an annual turnover of £60m, E&J has recently been recognised in the Sunday Times as one of the UKs fastest growing companies. 
 
Whilst our 850 strong team of veterinary professionals are out in the field ensuring animal welfare standards are met within the UK and that the meat is safe to enter the food chain, we have a team of 60 Central Support heroes back at our Leeds head office that cover the central support functions.

Are you a confident HR professional with a passion for employee relations? We’re looking for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide expert ER advice and guidance across the business, ensuring best practice and compliance with current legislation.

About the Role

As an Employee Relations Advisor, you’ll be the go-to expert for all ER matters, supporting line managers and key stakeholders with practical, solution-focused advice. You’ll manage a variety of ER cases and play a key role in fostering a positive and productive working environment.

 Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on all aspects of employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management.
• Manage ER cases from start to finish, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Build strong relationships across the business to promote a culture of trust, fairness, and open communication.
• Coach and support managers to handle people issues confidently and in line with company policies and employment law.
• Respond to policy-related queries and support the implementation of people-related projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of ER processes and practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in managing a wide range of ER cases.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to influence and build rapport at all levels.
• A proactive, organised, and resilient approach with the ability to work at pace.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering great service.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent (desirable but not essential).

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are:

• Personable, approachable, and confident in dealing with sensitive issues.
• A natural problem-solver with a practical, logical mindset.
• Self-motivated and able to manage your own workload effectively.
• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

What we are offering:

We are offering you the opportunity to play a key role within an established, growing and successful company that blends commerciality with delivering a key role to society. This role will enable you to make a real difference and see the wider impact of your work.

• Pro rata to Salary £30,000 - £35,000pa    
• In a full holiday year - 23 days holiday (increasing each year to a maximum of 25 days) plus 8 bank holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Reward and Recognition Scheme
•  Salary sacrifice car scheme 
• Perkbox scheme – a variety of discounts and benefits
• Free car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme/Financial wellbeing service
• Death in service/accident cover

 If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to hear from you!