Part-Time Employee Relations Specialist

Job Summary: Part-Time Employee Relations (ER) Specialist

Anderson Knight is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist for a permanent, part-time role within a well-established, multi-site organization. This position is designed for an ER professional who thrives on managing complex casework and providing high-level, commercially-minded advice to management.

This is a “pure-play” ER role, allowing you to move away from generalist duties and focus specifically on the intricacies of employment law and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Complex Casework Management: Take full ownership of high-level ER cases, including complex disciplinaries, grievances, long-term absence management, and performance improvement plans (PIPs).

• Strategic Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to line managers, offering guidance that balances legal compliance with “commercially focused” business needs.

• Organizational Change: Support the HR team through consultation processes and structural changes, ensuring legal and procedural integrity.

• Policy Governance: Drive consistency across multiple sites, ensuring that HR policies are applied fairly and effectively throughout the organization.

• Trend Analysis: Monitor ER data to identify recurring themes, allowing for proactive interventions and training to reduce future case volumes.

Role Details

• Pay/Hours: 21 hours per week (Part-time).

• Location: Remote (UK-based) or office-based in Glasgow.

• Environment: Multi-site, professional HR function.

• Recruiter: Anderson Knight.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• ER Expertise: Proven track record of managing end-to-end complex ER cases independently.

• Legal Knowledge: Deep, up-to-date understanding of UK Employment Law.

• Influence: Ability to constructively challenge and influence stakeholders at all management levels.

• Precision: High standard of written communication and attention to detail for case documentation.

Desirable:

• Education: CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience.

• Sector Experience: Previous experience in a multi-site or fast-paced operational environment.

The ER Specialist’s Impact

In a multi-site organization, the ER Specialist acts as a “firewall” for the company, protecting it from litigation while maintaining a fair culture for employees.

Why this Role is a Great “Flexible” Option

• Meaningful Part-Time: Unlike many part-time roles that are administrative, this is a “specialist” role with significant responsibility and impact.

• Remote-First: The ability to work remotely from anywhere in the UK provides a high degree of work-life balance for an ER professional.

• Niche Focus: This is an excellent opportunity for an HR Generalist looking to specialize or a senior HR professional looking to scale back their hours while maintaining their seniority.

Application Tip: Quantify Your Experience

Anderson Knight is looking for someone who can work “independently.” To stand out, focus your application on your case outcomes:

1. Complexity: Briefly describe a time you handled a particularly sensitive or complex grievance or disciplinary.

2. Resolution: Highlight your experience in mediation. Mentioning how you resolved an issue before it reached an Employment Tribunal is highly attractive to employers.

3. Proactive Improvements: Mention if you have ever rewritten a policy or trained managers to help reduce the number of ER cases in a previous role.

   Anderson Knight is an independent recruitment consultancy established in 2001 and headquartered in the heart of Glasgow. Originally focused exclusively on the Accountancy and Finance sectors, the firm has strategically diversified into a multi-sector agency that provides permanent, temporary, and executive search solutions. Known for its “boutique-at-scale” approach, Anderson Knight combines deep local market expertise with a modern, data-driven methodology to serve a diverse client base ranging from local SMEs to major PLCs across the UK.

   Culture and Operations

   The consultancy operates with a focus on excellence, integrity, and long-term partnerships. Its culture is defined by a supportive and dynamic environment that prioritizes employee growth; many of its current directors began their careers at the firm as trainees. Anderson Knight distinguishes itself through a “quality over fees” philosophy, emphasizing tailored talent searches and a rigorous screening process to ensure a strong cultural and technical fit. As an accredited Living Wage Employer, the firm maintains high ethical standards for both its internal staff and the contingent workers it places.

   Key Company Highlights

   Feature	Details
   Specialization	Accountancy, Finance, HR, Business Support, and Technical
   Glasgow HQ	126 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 2RQ
   Core Divisions	Procurement, Executive Search, Utilities, and Oil & Gas
   Leadership	Founded by John Shane; Jointly owned with Steven Woods
   Market Edge	“Zero-pressure” consultative approach with 25+ years of market insight

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   Specialist Recruitment Divisions

   The firm’s experienced consultants are subject matter experts within their respective verticals:

   • Accountancy & Finance: Sourcing roles from transactional accounts and part-qualified levels to Finance Directors.

   • Human Resources: A dedicated division for HR Generalists, Reward, Talent Acquisition, and L&D specialists.

   • Business Support: Managing office administration, customer service, and executive support mandates.

   • Technical & Engineering: Focusing on utilities, manufacturing, and plant maintenance management.

   • Executive Search: A discreet service for board-level and senior leadership appointments.