HR/ER Advisor

Are you an experienced, pragmatic HR professional who thrives on resolving complex people matters and empowering operational leaders?

Lodge Security is looking for an HR/ER Advisor to join our dedicated People Team on a full-time, permanent basis. Operating on a hybrid model based in our Cirencester or Redditch office (minimum three days per week on-site), you will take direct ownership of end-to-end employee relations casework across our operational and support functions. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to frontline managers, translating employment legislation into sound, commercially balanced decisions while championing high standards across the business. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an active, varied employee relations caseload across the business, overseeing disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct, and absence management matters from start to finish.
• Coach, advise, and upskill line managers throughout formal processes, guiding them through investigations, hearings, and appeals with sound people management advice.
• Produce precise, high-quality documentation, including comprehensive outcome letters, investigation reports, and case notes, while ensuring strict confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Keep internal HR policies up to date by tracking developments in UK employment legislation and integrating best practice into day-to-day operations.
• Partner with the HR Manager on complex ER issues and support strategic organisational changes, including restructures, consultations, and the integration of acquired businesses.

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in an HR Advisor or ER-focused role managing a wide breadth of concurrent employee relations cases.
• Thorough, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law, compliance requirements, and HR best practice.
• Proven ability to coach, influence, and build credible working relationships with managers at all levels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing clear, well-reasoned ER and policy documentation.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational abilities, capable of balancing competing demands in a fast-paced working environment.

Nice-to-have

• Practical exposure to TUPE transfers, collective consultations, or post-acquisition business integrations.
• Experience delivering HR advisory support within multi-site, operational, or service-led environments.
• CIPD qualification (Level 3, Level 5, or Level 7) or currently working towards completion.

What We Offer / Why Join

At Lodge Security, you will step into an autonomous, advisory role where your expertise directly shapes workplace standards and operational effectiveness. You will collaborate closely with supportive colleagues in the People Team, tackling varied casework across diverse functions and contributing directly to key organisational change initiatives. If you are ready to make a tangible impact and serve as a go-to partner for managers, we welcome your application.