Employee Relations Specialist - 36070412 (910)

Join a leading global automotive company as an Employee Relations Specialist in Coventry, where you'll manage complex employee relations cases involving discipline, grievance, absence, and performance management. In this pivotal role, you'll support and coach managers through investigations and hearings, helping shape fair and effective outcomes while building strong, trusted relationships across the business. Ideal candidates bring exceptional organisational skills, confident communication, and the ability to thrive independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Proficiency with MS Word and Excel and a customer-focused approach will ensure your success in this rewarding and influential position.

• Responsible for managing a case load of various complex ER matters
• Providing support for colleagues during difficult periods
• Provide effective support for disciplinary actions, employee grievances, performance improvement and absence
• Support line managers to chair absence reviews, disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings, up to and including dismissal and appeal
• Use a coaching leadership style to build relationships and influence managers
• Make recommendations on appropriate case outcomes based on appropriate risk analysis
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Undertake any other work as directed in connection with their role

• Strong attention to detail
• Effective organisation and coaching skills, with the ability to engage and support managers
• Can prioritise complex caseload
• Customer focussed mindset
• Can work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with autonomy in a fast paced environment.
• Proficient IT skills including MS Word, MS Excel Strong communicator - both written and verbal
• Able to use rational judgement, critical thinking and data analysis to inform decision making