A leading public sector organisation is currently recruiting for an Employee Relations Adviser to join their People Operations team for a 6 month initial contract.
The position is based in central London with hybrid working available (3 days per week in the office). The rate for the role will be £37 p/h umbrella (£28.47 PAYE)
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a high-performing team, providing expert employee relations advice across a large and complex organisation.
About the Role
As an Employee Relations Adviser, you will provide expert guidance and support to managers on a broad range of employee relations matters, ensuring decisions are fair, consistent and legally compliant. You'll manage a varied caseload, contribute to policy development and support the delivery of key employee relations initiatives across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice and guidance to managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, mediation, probation, attendance and long-term absence cases.
- Manage and support escalated employee relations casework, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
- Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in handling people management issues.
- Work closely with HR colleagues to ensure a consistent and customer-focused employee relations service.
- Contribute to employee relations projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare reports, briefings and management information to support senior stakeholders and decision-making forums.
- Assist in the analysis of employee relations data and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Support the review and development of HR policies, ensuring they reflect current legislation and best practice.
- Build positive relationships with managers, employees, staff networks and trade union representatives.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation, case law and emerging HR best practice.
About You
- CIPD qualified or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of HR knowledge through experience.
- Experience working within a generalist HR or Employee Relations advisory role.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application.
- Proven experience managing a range of complex employee relations cases.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
- Experience providing coaching and support to managers at varying levels of seniority.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
- Experience producing reports, briefings and management information to support senior decision making.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and complex organisational environment.
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a high-profile public sector organisation, apply now and we will be in touch.