HR Advisor, Leeds

Avnet

. Provide professional advice and guidance to managers and HR Business Partners on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLeeds • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UK Employment Law and employee relations, effectively managing cases and providing guidance to stakeholders. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for supporting HR initiatives and improving processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

UK Employment Law KnowledgeEmployee Relations Case ManagementCIPD QualificationStakeholder ManagementHR Process Improvement

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Hard Skills

Employee Relations ManagementCase ManagementHR Policy GuidanceInvestigationsDisciplinary ProceduresGrievance HandlingPerformance ManagementAbsence Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCustomer-Focused Approach

Tools & Technologies

HR SystemsCase Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Qualification

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsHR Best PracticesComplianceOrganisational ImprovementStakeholder Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide professional advice and guidance to managers and HR Business Partners on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation
Support organisational, people, policy, and process improvement initiatives across the HR function
Coach and guide managers through employee relations activities
Manage employee relations cases including investigations, disciplinary matters, grievances, performance concerns, and absence issues
Advise employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case management records and documentation
Support HR projects and business initiatives, collaborating with colleagues across the wider HR team
Assist with the development and continuous improvement of HR processes and ways of working
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
Travel occasionally within the UK as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Good knowledge of UK employment law, particularly within employee relations
Experience of managing employee relations cases from initial consultation through to resolution
Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgement and discretion
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
A proactive and customer-focused approach
Experience using HR or case management systems would be advantageous
CIPD qualification (or equivalent HR experience) would be advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday
Competitive pension scheme with company contributions matched up to 8%
Company-funded Simply Health medical cash plan
Vision care plan
Life assurance
Reward Hub, providing discounts and offers from major retailers
Cycle to Work scheme
Mentoring, learning and development opportunities
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Free onsite parking
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Open and approachable leadership
Opportunities to develop your HR career and gain experience across multiple HR disciplines
Exposure to a diverse range of employee relations and project work within a global business