Job Title: Interim Senior HR Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Lead) Rate: £250 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 3 months (with a strong likelihood of extension) Working Arrangement: Full-time, Hybrid Location: 2 days per week on-site Panoramic Associates is working with a public sector client to recruit an Interim Senior HR Employee Relations Advisor with a focus on sickness absence management. Role Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced HR professional to handle complex employee relations cases, particularly those related to sickness absence management. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, developing strategies to reduce sickness levels while collaborating with Occupational Health and trade unions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement strategies to reduce short- and long-term sickness absences. Provide specialist advice to managers on complex absence cases. Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, including Occupational Health professionals and trade unions. Design and deliver training programs to support managers in handling sickness absences. Provide monthly and quarterly KPI reports on case management and sickness absence trends. Essential Requirements: Proven track record in employee relations, sickness absence management, TUPE, or other HR projects. Experience in managing employee relations issues within a large organization. Strong knowledge of employment legislation and regulations. Previous experience within the public sector. CIPD qualification and/or evidence of CPD (Continuing Professional Development). If you are interested in this opportunity, please click apply