Employee Relations & Absence Specialist
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24.28 to £25.72 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Hourly Rate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2026 |
| Location: | Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0SH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4801941_1780416513 |
Summary
Employee Relations & Absence Specialist - Luxury Automotive
Goodwood | Hybrid Working
Rolling Contract via Hays
The Opportunity
We're supporting a world-renowned luxury automotive brand, synonymous with craftsmanship and excellence, in hiring an Employee Relations & Absence Specialist.This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on driving effective absence management and delivering consistent, high-quality employee relations support across a complex, fast-paced environment.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading absence review meetings with managers and supporting consistent decision-making
Managing ER casework including disciplinary and capability processes
Using absence data, trends, and insights to identify hotspots and drive improvements
Working closely with Occupational Health to support return-to-work and reintegration
Partnering with HR, operational leaders, and union representatives to deliver fair outcomes
Supporting accident investigations and case resolution
What We're Looking For
Strong experience in Employee Relations and absence management
Proven track record handling complex, sensitive casework end-to-end
Confident working with data and reporting (Excel/HR systems)
Experience in a unionised or highly structured environment (preferred)
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
Why Apply?
Join a prestigious luxury brand with a global reputation
Rolling contract
High visibility role with strong stakeholder interaction
Opportunity to make a real impact on absence and employee outcomes
If you're an experienced ER professional who thrives in a hands-on, operational role, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-profile environment where your expertise will make a difference.
What you need to do now
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