Job Title: Senior Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Croydon
Contract Type: Temporary,on:going
Pay Rate: GBP 19.71/hr
Hours:Fulltime Mon:Fri, 37.5 hours a week
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join a dynamic HR team. The post holder will play a key role in providing a professional, legally compliant, and people:focused employee relations service across the organisation.
Working closely with managers, staff networks, partnership teams, and external stakeholders, you will offer expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies that support a fair, inclusive, and effective working environment.
Key Responsibilities
: Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues, including sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance, harassment and bullying, capability, and investigations.
: Support the delivery of training and upskilling initiatives for managers on HR policies and processes.
: Work collaboratively with Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providers to support staff wellbeing.
: Lead and contribute to job evaluation panels to ensure consistency and fairness.
: Support formal hearings, including disciplinary and dismissal panels, providing guidance to managers.
: Work with HR Business Partners and senior leadership to implement best practices in employee relations.
: Contribute to policy development and review, ensuring alignment with employment law and best practice.
: Maintain accurate records of employee relations cases and generate reports for senior management as required.
: Support consultation and restructuring processes, including redundancy and redeployment initiatives.
What We're Looking For
: CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) and strong knowledge of employment law.
: Proven experience in providing employee relations advice within a complex organisation, preferably within the public sector.
: Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
: Experience in delivering training and development sessions for managers.
: Ability to manage a diverse caseload while maintaining a people:focused and legally sound approach.
: Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and make informed decisions.
Why Join Us?
: Be part of a values:driven organisation committed to fairness, inclusion, and wellbeing.
: Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
: Work within a supportive and collaborative HR team.
: Access to a range of benefits, including pension schemes and health and wellbeing support.
If you are passionate about employee relations and want to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you.
How
, please submit your CV highlighting relevant experience and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.