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We're partnering with a leading UK business to recruit an Employee Relations Specialist to join their growing People team. Employee Relations Specialist South UK (Field-Based with some Travel) Permanent Up to £55,000 + Benefits This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys combining complex Employee Relations work with wider engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives. The Role As a trusted ER specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting managers and stakeholders across the business, ensuring best practice, legal compliance and a positive employee experience. You'll also contribute to strategic projects across engagement, wellbeing, diversity & inclusion and reward. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice and guidance on complex Employee Relations matters. Support managers with disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance-related cases. Review and develop HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation. Support Employee Engagement, Wellbeing, D&I and Reward initiatives. Deliver ER training and coaching to managers and HR teams. Manage Employment Tribunal cases and liaise with external legal partners. Analyse ER data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Provide on-site support for escalated ER matters across the business when required. About You Strong Employee Relations experience within a fast-paced or multi-site environment. Experience managing complex ER cases from start to finish. Employment Tribunal case management experience. Knowledge of Trade Union relationships and dispute resolution. Experience creating and delivering ER training. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Highly organised, resilient and commercially minded. Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel. If you'd like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role Recruitment or click the link to apply. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Forward Role are partnering with a well-established business to recruit a Regional HR Advisor with strong Employee Relations expertise. Regional HR Advisor  Kent based Remote work with travel across the UK £43k plus company car Permanent This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, commercially driven environment where you’ll play a key role in handling complex people matters and supporting managers across the organisation. The Role As part of a collaborative HR team, you’ll take ownership of a varied ER caseload, including absence, conduct, capability and investigations. You’ll: Provide expert, pragmatic HR advice to managers at all levels Lead and support hearings, appeals, investigations and suspensions Ensure all cases align with UK employment law, policy and best practice Coach and guide managers to build confidence and consistency in people management Produce clear, high-quality HR documentation and reports Work to tight SLAs in a high-volume environment About You Proven experience managing end-to-end ER cases Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume setting Commercially minded with a practical, solutions-focused approach Full UK Driving licence This is a great opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic business, supporting managers and helping shape effective people practices. If you would like to know more please click the link to apply or contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role Recruitment for more information. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Employee Relations Advisor ManchesterPermanentHybrid WorkingUp to £45,000 + Benefits We're partnering with a leading national organisation to recruit an Employee Relations Advisor to join their growing HR team in Manchester. Supporting managers and employees across the UK, you'll play a key role in delivering expert ER guidance, managing complex casework and helping create a positive and high-performing workplace culture.As Employee Relations Advisor, you'll provide first-class ER support across a nationwide workforce, partnering with managers to navigate a wide range of employee relations matters. You'll manage cases from start to finish, offer practical employment law advice and contribute to HR initiatives that support business performance and employee engagement.Key Responsibilities Manage a broad range of employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance, capability and conduct issuesCoach and support managers on employee relations best practiceConduct investigations and support formal hearings and appealsEnsure compliance with employment law, company policies and internal proceduresAnalyse ER trends and provide recommendations to reduce risk and improve employee experienceSupport organisational change projects where requiredAssist in the development and implementation of HR policies and processesBuild strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple locations nationwide To be successful in this role, you'll have: Previous experience in an Employee Relations Advisor, HR Advisor or similar HR role with a strong ER focusUp-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practiceExperience managing complex employee relations cases independentlyStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsThe ability to influence, coach and challenge managers effectivelyA proactive, solutions-focused approachExcellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workloadCIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable Please click the link to apply or contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role for more detailsAs an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Forward Role is partnering with a Tech Organisation that has been through a period of substantial growth and now looking to add a People Partner – Ops & Advisory as they continue to build a high‑impact, future‑focused People function. People Partner – Ops & Advisory Hybrid – Manchester £50k - £55k per annum 12 month FTC In this role, you’ll be the trusted expert for managers on day‑to‑day people matters, leading ER cases with confidence and sound judgement. You’ll help shape policies, streamline processes, strengthen governance, and use data to drive smarter, scalable ways of working. Key responsibilities: Advise managers on a range of people issues with clear, pragmatic guidance Lead ER cases end to end with consistent, balanced outcomes Coach colleagues on policy interpretation and operational best practice Review and improve policies, templates and processes Identify opportunities to automate and standardise ways of working Strengthen compliance, governance and operational consistency Use people data to spot trends and risks Partner with People Partners and stakeholders to enhance the employee experience Provide expertise on right to work and immigration processes Support wider people projects and initiatives What you’ll bring: Strong experience in ER Case Management & People Ops Proven track record managing varied ER cases Solid knowledge of UK employment law Experience improving processes, policies and operating models Confidence using HR systems and people data Ability to balance experience, efficiency and compliance Excellent attention to detail and stakeholder management Collaborative, solutions‑focused approach Exposure to immigration or tech‑led environments (advantageous) You’ll join a business that values simplicity, collaboration and continuous improvement—offering real autonomy and the chance to shape better ways of working as the People function evolves. If you would like to know more, please contact Alex Wright at Forward Role recruitment or click the link to apply. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Forward Role is partnering with a Tech Organisation that has been through a period of substantial growth and now looking to add a People Partner – Ops & Advisory as they continue to build a high‑impact, future‑focused People function. People Partner – Ops & Advisory Hybrid – Hemel Hempstead £50k - £55k per annum 12 month FTC In this role, you’ll be the trusted expert for managers on day‑to‑day people matters, leading ER cases with confidence and sound judgement. You’ll help shape policies, streamline processes, strengthen governance, and use data to drive smarter, scalable ways of working. Key responsibilities: Advise managers on a range of people issues with clear, pragmatic guidance Lead ER cases end to end with consistent, balanced outcomes Coach colleagues on policy interpretation and operational best practice Review and improve policies, templates and processes Identify opportunities to automate and standardise ways of working Strengthen compliance, governance and operational consistency Use people data to spot trends and risks Partner with People Partners and stakeholders to enhance the employee experience Provide expertise on right to work and immigration processes Support wider people projects and initiatives What you’ll bring: Strong experience in ER Case Management & People Ops Proven track record managing varied ER cases Solid knowledge of UK employment law Experience improving processes, policies and operating models Confidence using HR systems and people data Ability to balance experience, efficiency and compliance Excellent attention to detail and stakeholder management Collaborative, solutions‑focused approach Exposure to immigration or tech‑led environments (advantageous) You’ll join a business that values simplicity, collaboration and continuous improvement—offering real autonomy and the chance to shape better ways of working as the People function evolves. If you would like to know more, please contact Alex Wright at Forward Role recruitment or click the link to apply. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Are you an experienced ER specialist ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, people-first environment? We're partnering with a leading organisation in Manchester looking for an Employee Relations Partner to join them on a 9-month FTC. Employee Relations Partner (9-Month FTC) Manchester City Centre (Hybrid) 9-Month Fixed Term Contract Up to £60k per annum This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you’ll play a key part in driving best-practice ER, supporting managers, and navigating complex change. The Role As ER Partner, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things employee relations. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and managers to build confidence, capability, and consistency across the business. Key responsibilities will include: Coaching and upskilling managers on ER best practices, ensuring confidence in handling cases end-to-end Managing a broad range of ER cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and complex investigations Leading on TUPE processes, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions Supporting and delivering on restructuring and organisational change programmes Providing commercially focused advice aligned with business objectives Driving consistency and continuous improvement across ER policies and processes What We’re Looking For Proven experience in an ER-focused role within a fast-paced environment Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice Experience handling TUPE and restructuring activity Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at all levels A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with excellent communication skills Ability to work autonomously while remaining collaborative If you would like to know more about this role please click the link to apply or contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role for more details. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

We’re partnering with a leading international law firm to find a Talent Acquisition Advisor who knows their way around the legal market and thrives in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment. Talent Acquisition Advisor Manchester based Hybrid Up to £45k per annum 12 Month FTC This is more than just recruitment. It’s about owning the end-to-end hiring journey, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering a best-in-class candidate experience across the UK & EMEA. If you’re commercially minded, proactive, and love building relationships – keep reading What you’ll be doing You’ll take full ownership of the recruitment lifecycle, acting as a trusted advisor to the business and delivering high-quality legal hires. Managing end-to-end recruitment from brief to offer Partnering closely with hiring managers to shape hiring strategies Developing innovative attraction and sourcing plans Proactively sourcing talent via LinkedIn Recruiter, networks, and databases Building strong talent pipelines for future hiring Delivering engaging, inclusive candidate experiences Supporting fair and consistent selection processes Providing market insights and salary guidance Continuously improving recruitment processes and tools What we’re looking for Proven experience in legal recruitment (in-house or agency) Strong direct sourcing and market mapping experience Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions A highly organised, proactive approach with the ability to juggle priorities A commercial mindset with a passion for delivering insight-led hiring Experience using ATS systems and sourcing tools If you would like to know more, please click the link to apply or contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role for more details As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Senior Payroll Administrator DissUp to £40k per annumGreat benefitsThree days a week in the office Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator ready to take the next step? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a growing, people‑focused business where you’ll play a key role in payroll delivery – with a clear development pathway.As Senior Payroll Administrator, you’ll take ownership of end‑to‑end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a great employee experience. You’ll also act as a go‑to person within the team, supporting junior colleagues and helping to improve processes as the function continues to evolve.Key responsibilities End‑to‑end payroll processing across a high‑volume environmentEnsuring payroll is accurate, compliant and delivered on timeActing as a point of escalation for payroll queriesSupporting and mentoring junior team membersIdentifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and controlsWorking closely with HR and Finance teams What we’re looking for Proven experience in a senior or experienced payroll roleStrong knowledge of UK payroll legislationConfident working with payroll systems and ExcelA proactive, detail‑driven approach If you want to know more please click the link to apply contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role Recruitment.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.