<b>Education, Training, Learning</b> Wigan

Employee Relations Advisor

Location: Brighton
Contract: Temporary (3 Months)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Start Date: Immediate

Pay Rate: £18 - £20 (PAYE)

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to support a highly confidential project for one of our clients on a 2-3 month temporary basis.

This role requires a hands-on ER professional who can hit the ground running with minimal training, taking ownership of a busy and complex caseload from day one. You will be managing a significant volume of employee relations matters while supporting large-scale consultation activity within a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a resilient and knowledgeable ER specialist who is comfortable dealing with sensitive issues, working to tight deadlines, and providing expert advice to stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Managing a high-volume employee relations caseload, typically handling 15+ live cases at any one time
Advising managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, and absence management matters
Supporting and leading collective consultation processes
Conducting investigations and providing recommendations in line with employment legislation and company policy
Preparing case documentation, outcome letters, and management reports
Providing practical, commercially focused ER advice and guidance
Supporting complex and sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion
Working closely with stakeholders to ensure timely case progression and resolution
Maintaining accurate and confidential case records throughoutKey Requirements

Proven Employee Relations experience within a fast-paced environment
Extensive experience managing a high-volume caseload of 15+ cases simultaneously
Strong knowledge and practical experience of collective consultations
Ability to manage complex ER matters independently from start to finish
Up-to-date understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience supporting restructuring, change, or organisational projects is highly advantageous
Excellent investigation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise competing demands effectively
Comfortable working with sensitive and confidential information
Available to start at short notice and able to make an immediate impactWhat We're Looking For

We are looking for a confident and experienced Employee Relations professional who thrives in a busy environment and requires minimal onboarding. You will be comfortable managing a demanding workload, handling sensitive situations with discretion, and providing expert guidance across a range of employee relations matters.

If you are a seasoned ER specialist who can quickly integrate into a team and deliver immediate value, we would be keen to hear from you.

If you experience any issues applying, please send your CV along with the name of the role you are applying for to (url removed)Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It's also gives you control of your own work/life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team:

Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after
Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes
We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
Weekly pay
Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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