Advice & Support Lead

Essential Employment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment in Derby is seeking an Advice & Support Lead to deliver proactive HR advice on sickness absence and employee relations, and to manage cases end-to-end with guidance aligned to employment law.

The role involves working across HR Operations, the HRBP network, Health Safety and Wellbeing, and Legal Services to progress complex ER matters and contribute to tribunal processes where required.

Qualifications

• Experience providing HR advisory support and absence management.
• Understanding of employment law and HR policies.
• Ability to influence and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end ER and attendance case handling.
• Advise managers with clear, policy-aligned guidance.
• Support policy development and training.
• Collaborate with HR Operations and Legal Services.

Job description

Advice & Support Lead needed in Derby

This is a temporary role and the rate is £20.66ph PAYE

The reference number is: 5303948

The successful candidate will deliver confident, proactive and solutions‑focused HR advice, acting as a trusted expert on sickness absence and employee relations policy and practice. They will manage cases end‑to‑end, ensuring managers receive clear, consistent guidance that aligns with employment legislation and organisational policy.

They will work collaboratively across HR Operations, the HR Business Partner network, Health Safety and Wellbeing and Legal Services to progress complex ER and attendance matters, contributing to Appeals and Employment Tribunal processes where required. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong influencing skills, excellent communication and a credible, customer‑focused approach, using data and insight to drive results, continuous improvement and a resilient, ‘can do’ mindset. They will also support the review, development and delivery of employment policies, coaching and training to strengthen people management capability across the organisation.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.