Interim People Adviser

I am urgently seeking an experienced Interim People Advisor for a further education organisation based in South-West London for a period of 6 months. The role will pay a salary in the range of £38,703 to £40,194 per year depending upon experience. This is a full-time role which will be based on-site 5 days per potentially with some flexibility later for 1 day working remote.

Reporting to a people partner, your role will involve:-

Supporting the People Partner on a number of areas but with a focus on Employee Relations
Provide guidance on People matters including performance management, absence management, and employee relations
Assist in resolving staff queries and concerns, working with managers to ensure fair and consistent HR practices
Support the Assistant Director in managing employee relations cases, ensuring issues are handled in line with their standards
Serve as the first point of contact for People-related queries from staff, offering advice in line with employment law and HR best practices
Assist in identifying training needs and support in coordinating learning and development activities for staffEssential knowledge, skills and experience include: -

At least 2 years' experience in a human resources or employee relations role at a similar level
Experience in managing large volumes of employee relations cases
Strong understanding of HR practices, including employee relations, discipline and grievance, performance management, and absence management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills, and ability to prioritise workload effectively
Knowledge of relevant legislation, including safeguarding, GDPR, and equality and diversity laws
Understanding of the importance of Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding in educationIf you have the required skills and experience and you are available at short notice (1 -2 weeks), please apply by submitting your up to date CV and contact details