What's involved with this role: HR/ OD Advisor - Employee Relations Reference no: Gloucestershire 5259836 Hybrid working, 2 days in the office This role is within the Employee Relations team and you must have demonstrable and significant experience in the organisational change sphere including large scale organisational change, TUPE, complex contractual change and redundancies. This role is short term so the candidate must be able to be immediately effective and credible in potential complex cases. You will provide expert advice and guidance in relation to employee relations issues. Supporting change processes as the HR expert which may include drafting letters, documents, communications etc. Supporting managers with the development of the case for change, consultation documents, union liaison etc. Key responsibilities: Take a professional lead in one or more specific areas of the HR function (e.g. case work, change management, policy, pay, workforce development, management information, recruitment) to ensure the service delivered is appropriate, effective and efficient. Support and work with colleagues in the HR team and the business to enable the achievement of business outcomes. Working closely with the Business Partner or relevant strategic HR leads to scope the needs of the business. Implement creative and innovative HR solutions to improve business outcomes. Establish credibility and value with service/ partner managers. Achieve individual and team efficiencies through improved working practices. Identify where there are gaps and challenges regarding HRprocess/working relationships and identify solutions where appropriate. Undertake and complete identified projects which ensure continuous improvement of either the HR function or the business. Proactively share learning points with HR colleagues. Act as an advocate for organisational aims by owning, supporting and promoting organisational decisions and reflect those decisions in your own practice. Qualifications: MCIPD or equivalent HR/OD qualification and/or equivalent experience - essential Key requirements: Previous experience in Employee relations and Organisational Development Previous experience relating to large scale organisational change, TUPE, complex contractual change and redundancies. Experience of supporting managers with the development of the case for change, consultation documents, union liaison etc. An understanding of the GLPC, Hay Evaluation or other job evaluation process work. Must have experience of restructure projects and project management skills. In-depth experience in all of the areas of HR as follows, such that the individual can be flexibly assigned and make an immediate impact in any area of HR Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role or context and ideally within a public sector organisation. Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite). Proven skills in the planning, developing and evaluating projects, programmes and changes in work practice for continuous improvement for overall service delivery. Ability to work effectively with people at all levels and to build effective relationships. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV. Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. "XR ALD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.