HR Advisor - Employee Relations
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a local authority HR team, providing specialist advice and support across a busy employee relations caseload.
This role would suit someone who is confident managing multiple complex cases at the same time and can work independently in a high-volume environment. You will manage a caseload of around 80 cases, so strong organisation, prioritisation and case management skills are essential.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage a high-volume caseload of complex employee relations cases.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on grievance, disciplinary, performance, capability and attendance matters.
- Advise and coach managers throughout the employee relations process.
- Attend formal hearings and appeals, including travelling to different sites where required.
- Ensure cases are progressed efficiently and in line with employment legislation and organisational policies.
- Prepare case correspondence, reports and documentation to a high standard.
- Work effectively with managers, employees and Trade Union representatives.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case management records.
About you:
- Extensive experience working in a generalist HR / HR Advisory role.
- Strong experience managing complex employee relations casework.
- Proven ability to manage a large caseload and multiple cases simultaneously.
- Experience handling grievance, disciplinary, performance/capability and attendance cases.
- Confident advising and coaching managers on employee relations matters.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR policies.
- Excellent organisation, communication and decision-making skills.
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR experience is desirable.
The role requires office attendance two days per week, with some travel to different sites required for hearings.
