This is a hands-on opportunity for an Employee Relations Partner where you will be instrumental in managing a busy and complex caseload. You will operate as a trusted ER Business Partner / ER Consultant / ER Specialist providing expert advice and guidance across a range of employee relations matters, based in Maidstone but with the ability to travel to sites across the Southern Home Counties (hybrid).Your new roleYou will operate as a senior HR / ER Advisor / ER Business Partner / ER Consultant level, working closely with stakeholders to drive best practice and effective employee relations outcomes, focused on delivering high-quality ER support and minimising risk across the business.Manage and lead on complex, high-risk employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance mattersConduct thorough investigations into ER issues with a focus on risk mitigationProvide expert, pragmatic ER advice to operational leaders and stakeholdersCoach managers and HR colleagues on best practice ER handling and case managementDevelop and implement structured approaches to ER case management and documentation processesAnalyse ER trends and provide management information to support decision-makingSupport wider HR initiatives, including organisational change and people-related projectsBuild strong relationships with stakeholders, including Trade Union representatives, to promote positive employee relationsEnsure full compliance with employment legislation and in