HR Advisor - Employee Relations

HR Advisor - Employee Relations – 6-Month FTC (Hybrid, Chelmsford/London office)

About Eurobase International

Eurobase International is a leading software and service provider for the global financial sector, specialising in (re)insurance and banking . Founded in 1988, we deliver innovative solutions covering underwriting, claims, treasury management, and regulatory compliance. We are headquartered in Chelmsford, Essex, and operate internationally . We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our HR team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to support a high volume of ER casework, with a particular focus on our Insurance division.

The Role

This is a hands-on, operational ER role where you will manage a varied caseload of complex and high risk employee relations matters from start to finish. You will be the trusted advisor to managers across the business, providing pragmatic, legally compliant advice and coaching.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage a high-volume caseload including disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct, absence management, long-term sickness, and performance improvement plans (PIPs) .
• Investigations & Hearings: Lead workplace investigations, prepare investigation reports, and attend formal hearings (disciplinary, grievance, appeals) to provide professional HR advice and ensure procedural compliance .
• Manager Coaching: Coach, challenge, and influence managers to build their confidence and capability in handling people issues effectively .
• Employment Law: Provide expert advice on UK employment legislation and ACAS Codes of Practice .
• Risk Management: Identify and proactively manage employee relations risks, escalating high-risk cases appropriately.
• Organisational Change: Support restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers, and consultation exercises where required .

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in an Employee Relations, HR Advisor, or similar specialist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS Codes of Practice .
• Experience managing complex ER cases from inception to conclusion, including investigations and formal hearings .
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience) .

Nice to Have:

• Experience in Insurance or Financial Services.
• Experience supporting TUPE, restructures, and redundancy consultations.

£40,000 pro rata 

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Benefits gateway

23 days holiday

WeCare 

Flexible working 

Income protection insurance