Employee Relations Advisor - Global Brand - Ftc in Milton Keynes

Overview

We’re hiring an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to support the growth of a globally recognised quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand. This field-based, 12-month fixed-term contract role covers the South of the UK and places you at the heart of driving fair, consistent, and compliant people practices across the restaurant estate.

You’ll be a trusted partner to operational leaders, providing expert guidance on all employee relations matters while contributing to a culture rooted in respect, development, and high performance.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a globally respected brand with bold UK expansion plans
• Join a collaborative, people-first People Team
• Gain broad exposure to complex ER casework and proactive policy development
• Potential for permanent opportunities as the business grows
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• £50,000 Critical Illness Cover
• Private Medical Insurance (for you)
• Life Insurance
• 70% Discount on Food & Drink – for you, friends & family
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wagestream – access your pay when you need it
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Exclusive Discount Vouchers

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ER casework including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and appeals
• Provide expert coaching and support to line managers to ensure fair and consistent outcomes
• Monitor ER trends and risks, and escalate complex or high-risk cases appropriately
• Ensure compliance with company policy and UK employment legislation
• Support the development and delivery of ER-related training
• Produce regular reporting and analysis on ER activity across your region
• Promote best practices and help strengthen ER capability across the business

What You’ll Bring

• Solid experience managing employee relations in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Strong and current working knowledge of UK employment law
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to build trust at all levels
• Comfortable working independently and managing a dynamic, field-based workload
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) preferred
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly across the Southern UK

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If you’re passionate about people, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and want to be part of a brand with purpose and ambition – we’d love to hear from you.

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