People Partner – Employee Relations | Romsey | £270 per day (Inside IR35, 3-month contract)

If you’re seeking a role where your calm judgement, structured thinking and people-centred approach truly make an impact, this People Partner – Employee Relations contract offers the opportunity to guide managers through meaningful, sensitive and complex situations. You’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring fair and consistent outcomes within an organisation known for innovation and purpose.

Working for a business that values trust, professionalism and steady, well-reasoned decision-making, the People Partner – Employee Relations will support managers across a diverse workforce while providing clear, dependable guidance throughout ER processes.

As a People Partner – Employee Relations, you will benefit from:

• Autonomy to manage your ER caseload with trust and professional discretion
• The chance to positively influence outcomes through balanced and well-considered advice
• A supportive People function that values clarity, structure and reliable partnership
• Exposure to a varied employee population, including neuro-divergent and ex-military individuals
• The opportunity to contribute to fair and consistent people practices across multiple UK sites

As a People Partner – Employee Relations, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of ER matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance and sickness absence cases
• Providing clear, pragmatic advice aligned with policy, best practice and UK employment legislation
• Preparing and reviewing documentation such as meeting notes, invitation letters and performance improvement plans
• Supporting managers during formal meetings with calm, structured and confident guidance
• Maintaining well-organised, accurate case records that track actions, progress and outcomes

As a People Partner – Employee Relations, your experience will include:

• Strong, hands-on experience managing end-to-end ER casework
• Sound judgement with the ability to assess risk and influence balanced decisions
• Clear, confident communication, particularly when dealing with sensitive or complex issues
• High levels of organisation and accuracy when managing multiple cases
• The ability to build trusted relationships with employees and managers at all levels
• Experience supporting neuro-divergent or ex-military individuals is advantageous

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire Heckford at Rubicon for more information.