Are you an experienced HR professional who is looking for an exciting, new opportunity within a forward–thinking organisation? If this is you, we would love to hear from you!

Sopra Steria is a leading global technology services provider, committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, employee wellbeing, and professional development. As we embark on an exciting change project, we are looking for a dedicated Employee Relations (ER) Advisor to join our dynamic team for a 12–month fixed–term contract. If you are a self–driven HR professional with experience in employee relations, we invite you to be part of our team.

As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will play a crucial role in supporting with business change in terms of restructuring, redundancies and case management. Using your expertise to ensure we provide a seamless service to the business and our customers. The role is hybrid from our Stockton on Tees office.

What you'll be doing:

Working with the ER team providing expertise in business change, including restructuring, redundancies, and the drafting of settlement agreementsAdvising and coaching line managers on effective ER strategies, ensuring the utilisation of HR policies, especially in areas like Grievance, Disciplinary, Performance, and Absence Management, to ensure matters are handled appropriately and in line with legislative and organisational requirementsEmpowering line managers through one–on–one coaching and the delivery of training sessions and workshops to enhance their ER skills and knowledge across the organisationTaking the lead in handling ACAS conciliation and Employment Tribunal (ET) claims What you'll bring:

A background in HR with a solid focus on employee relationsA natural inclination to take initiative and get resultsGood communication skills to effectively convey HR strategies and influence outcomesCommercial awareness and able to take a balanced view when influencing decisionsAble to build and maintain strong internal/external customer relationships to make sure a high level of service is provided If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full–time, fixed term contract for 12 monthsLocation: Stockton on Tees, hybridInternal Recruiter: CarolineSalary: GBP40,000Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fundLoved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

Our business is, first and foremost, about people. And it always has been. The solutions we develop are driven by the connections they make and the problems they solve. Our services only matter if they work for people and if they serve a greater purpose. Known for our collaborative approach, we provide consulting and digital services, creating innovative solutions, at scale, to deliver sustainable growth and services that make life better.Our work touches many lives in the UK. From helping the Government provide essential public and health services that offer more convenience and choice, to improving financial services to deliver fairer, customer–centric solutions.Together we are building a better future by delivering real and lasting value.We are just at the start of what we can achieve together. Come and join us!