Employee Relations Advisor

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

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• Provide advice and guidance to managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, mediation, probation, attendance and long-term absence cases.
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• Manage and support escalated employee relations casework, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
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• Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in handling people management issues.
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• Work closely with HR colleagues to ensure a consistent and customer-focused employee relations service.
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• Contribute to employee relations projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Prepare reports, briefings and management information to support senior stakeholders and decision-making forums.
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• Assist in the analysis of employee relations data and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
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• Support the review and development of HR policies, ensuring they reflect current legislation and best practice.
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• Build positive relationships with managers, employees, staff networks and trade union representatives.
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• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation, case law and emerging HR best practice.
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About You

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• CIPD qualified or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of HR knowledge through experience.
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• Experience working within a generalist HR or Employee Relations advisory role.
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• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application.
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• Proven experience managing a range of complex employee relations cases.
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
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• Experience providing coaching and support to managers at varying levels of seniority.
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
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• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
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• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
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• Experience producing reports, briefings and management information to support senior decision making.
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• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and complex organisational environment.
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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.