Counsel Work, Jobs in Kelsall, Chs (with Salaries)

Employee Relations Lead
USS —Liverpool
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Annual leave
Legal Officer - Child Protection Team
Liverpool City Council —Liverpool
- £40,777 - £46,142 a year
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Paralegal - Civil Liberties
Civil Liberties —Wigan
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Aviation Paralegal
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Housing Disrepair (HDR) Fee Earner / Solicitor - Hybrid
Bond Turner —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Assistant File Handler
Keoghs —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Family Paralegal
Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors —Liverpool
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Disease Litigation Paralegal
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Business development
- Analysis skills
Legal Counsel (corporate / commercial, 3-5 PQE), hybrid/remote
SeedLegals —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Paralegal
NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE —Birkenhead
- £24,000 - £26,100 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
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2d
Legal Secretary
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Research
Litigation Fee Earner
St Helens Law Ltd —St Helens
- £28,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Police Claims Lawyer
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mentoring
- Computer skills
Construction Law - Principal Associate
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Contracts
- Typing
Market Affairs Specialist (Part-Time)
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- No degree
- Travel
Disease Solicitor
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Up to £52,500 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Business development
- Analysis skills
Solicitor - Education (SEND)
Civil Liberties —Wigan
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Business development
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel (IT & Commercial) - FTC
Pets at Home —Cheadle
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
Finance Manager
Radisson Blu Liverpool —Liverpool
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Legal Secretary
Immisol Solicitors —Gatley
- £22,500 - £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
Quick apply
4d

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Employee Relations Lead

USS -
Liverpool

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Job details

Fixed term contract

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Employee relations case handling
Coaching
Employment law
Employee relations
Change management
Continuous improvement
Decision making
Risk management
Mentoring
HRIS
Professional development mentoring
Training & development
Communication skills
Analytics

Full job description

Employee Relations Lead

Business Area: HR

Place of Work: Liverpool

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as Employee Relations Lead, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to be responsible for leading the effective management of all employee relations matters across the organisation. The role partners closely with managers to build capability in handling informal and formal ER issues, balancing organisational risk with pragmatic, people-focused solutions.

The role also acts as a subject matter expert (SME) in ER processes, policies, and systems, including contributing to HRIS implementation and continuous improvement of ER frameworks, reporting, and governance.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the HR team you will be responsible for:

Employee Relations Case Management

Lead the end-to-end management of all formal ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance
Support the HRBPs with organisational change activity
Support and coach managers to resolve issues at an early stage through informal approaches wherever appropriate

Manager Coaching and Capability Building

Coach and guide managers on handling employee issues confidently and effectively, with an emphasis on early, informal resolution
Build manager capability in applying policies, conducting investigations, and managing difficult conversations
Provide practical, risk-balanced advice that aligns business needs with colleague wellbeing and engagement
Support leadership and management development initiatives relating to ER and people management.

Horizon Scanning, Risk Management and Compliance

Balance commercial, reputational and legal risk in all ER advice and decision making, escalating to the Head of HR Business Partnering, legal counsel and/or Compliance where required
Ensure compliance with employment legislation, ACAS guidance, and regulatory frameworks

Policies, Processes & Governance

Develop, review, and maintain ER related policies, procedures, templates and guidance materials
Provide clear and accessible guidance for HR and managers.

Data, Reporting and Systems

Establish and maintain robust ER case tracking and reporting mechanisms
Analyse ER data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Produce regular reporting and insights for HR leadership and the business
Use data-driven insights to inform proactive interventions and organisational strategies
Act as ER SME in the design and implementation of the HRIS, particularly ER case management modules
Define system requirements, workflows, and reporting needs to support effective ER management.

HR Team Development and Knowledge Sharing

Ensure HRBPs are kept up to date with employee relations matters within their business areas
Mentor and upskill HR Operations and wider HR teams in ER knowledge and best practice
Provide training and guidance on ER processes, policies, and case handling

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice
Proven experience managing complex ER casework end-to-end
Experience advising within regulated environments (e.g., FCA)
Excellent coaching and influencing skills
Strong judgement and ability to balance risk with pragmatic solutions
Analytical mindset with experience in reporting
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively
Clear, confident communication skills (written and verbal).

Why join us?

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

Great starting salary
Generous annual leave package
Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

Integrity
Collaboration
Excellence

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and other higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for almost 577,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest private defined benefit pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £76.8bn (at 31 March 2025). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk

USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting [email protected].

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