Employee Relations Advisor

Overview

In this role you support and advise on employment matters, helping managers apply fair and effective people practices. You will contribute to delivering management training and shaping employment policy across a varied caseload. The role sits in the Employee Relations Team, collaborating with specialists to navigate complex cases and ensure compliant, trusted decisions. You will work hybrid, with strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous professional development. This is a meaningful opportunity to impact workforce planning and employee relations in the public sector.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• defined benefit pension scheme
• generous annual leave entitlement
• annual wellbeing programme
• employee benefits scheme with discounts
• flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment matters and provide casework support across the full range of processes
• Deliver or contribute to management training on people management
• Contribute to employment policy and practice developments
• Interpret process, legislation, guidance and best practice in employment processes
• Build and maintain professional relationships with managers, specialists and employee representatives
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure accurate and timely advice on complex cases

Key requirements

• CIPD or equivalent with post-qualification experience
• Knowledge of employment legislation, regulations and best practice
• Experience interpreting and advising on complicated employment situations
• Analytical skills for critical information analysis
• Collaborative, team-oriented work ethic and ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Analytical thinking
• Knowledge of employment legislation and best practice
• Analytical/interpretative skills for complex cases

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