Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Job Title: Senior Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Croydon
Contract Type: Temporary, on-going
Pay Rate: £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 & 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 to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV highlighting relevant experience and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.