HR Officer: Employee Relations Specialist (Education)

Cole Connections Ltd; Morden; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A large education organisation is seeking an experienced HR Officer to lead Employee Relations and case management. The role involves working with Managers across multiple sites to provide practical HR advice and ensure cases are handled in line with policies and legislation.

Ideal candidates will have CIPD Level 5 or higher, strong ER experience, and the ability to manage multiple live cases with excellent stakeholder communication. Immediate start and 3-month temporary assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience handling Employee Relations cases across organisations.
• Hands-on case management in a HR setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience with performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; stakeholder management.
• Ability to juggle multiple live cases and priorities.
• Experience in education, public sector or large multi-site organisations would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Employee Relations matters.
• Advise Managers on performance and capability issues.
• Support absence management cases.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Provide clear HR guidance in line with policies and legislation.
• Help Managers progress cases within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate case records and HR documentation.

Skills

Employee relations

Case management

Advising managers

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multi-site experience

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

A large education organisation is seeking an experienced HR Officer to lead Employee Relations and case management. The role involves working with Managers across multiple sites to provide practical HR advice and ensure cases are handled in line with policies and legislation.

Ideal candidates will have CIPD Level 5 or higher, strong ER experience, and the ability to manage multiple live cases with excellent stakeholder communication. Immediate start and 3-month temporary assignment.