Job Description

Description

Join the Carey Group - Building a Culture Where People Thrive

At Carey Group, we're committed to creating a high-performing, values-led culture where every colleague feels valued, respected, and empowered. We're looking for a proactive and solutions-focused

Employee Relations Advisor

to join our People team and help us deliver on our ambition to be a Great Place to Work.

Reporting to the Head of People, this role is pivotal in fostering positive working relationships, promoting a respectful and inclusive environment, and embedding best practice people policies across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing expert guidance on employee relations matters including policy interpretation, colleague support, and performance management. Lead and support investigations into employee relations issues, ensuring fair and impartial outcomes. Collaborate with managers to address performance concerns and develop corrective action plans. Assist in the development and implementation of ER policies and procedures aligned with employment law and Carey Group values. Stay abreast of employment legislation, advising stakeholders to ensure compliance and mitigate risk. Design and deliver coaching and training to managers on ER topics such as effective communication, people management, and employment law. Analyse ER data and trends to identify areas for improvement and recommend proactive solutions. Monitor colleague morale and engagement, proposing initiatives to enhance satisfaction and wellbeing. Maintain accurate and confidential ER documentation and records.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You'll bring a strong foundation in employee relations, with the ability to balance empathy and business outcomes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in an Employee Relations Advisor or similar role. In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels. Strong investigative skills with a commitment to fairness and confidentiality. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities. A continuous learning mindset and a passion for driving positive change.

Desirable:

Experience working within a diverse workforce. Exposure to coaching and training delivery.

Why Join Us:

At Carey Group, we don't just build infrastructure - we build careers, communities, and a culture of care. You'll be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working options Opportunities for professional development A supportive and inclusive workplace

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and help us shape a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Role Benefits:

Excellent Salary Car Allowance Company Pension Careys Perks Pack - including discount gym membership, cycle to work scheme and other retail discounts 26 days holidays

About Carey Group

Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van.



John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company in London called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.



Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today - to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times.



The Carey Group remains a family-owned construction business, operating across the UK and Ireland. Their goal at the time was to grow to around 50 operatives and provide quality, safe work so that they and their employees could provide for their families and get safe home every day. Through hard work and sticking to their values and their word, this was certainly achieved....and some.



Throughout the years, we have remained committed to delivering on our promises, respecting our clients, offering innovative solutions and producing the highest-quality work in safe environments. These are the core principles set by our Founders, the ones we have never wavered from and they help us to fulfil our ultimate vision to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with.



Our strong approach is underpinned by robust financial management, continuous investment in our people, specialist equipment and strategic assets and our long-standing culture of teamwork - we want to create the very best environments for our people.



We care about our people and our partners and how we work with them, ensuring we do our best by them. Ultimately, we care about our impact on the world around us and the communities that we proudly help to shape.