Employee Relations Admin Specialist

. Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking an Employee Relations Administrator to provide high-quality administrative support across employee relations processes, including sickness absence management, disciplinary, grievance and organisational change, coordinating meetings and hearings, and maintaining confidential records.

The role is based at County Hall, Taunton, with a flexible hybrid working pattern and a requirement to work in the office at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Experience in an administrative role within a busy team environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 apps and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings, hearings and administrative arrangements.
• Prepare documentation, minutes and case records.
• Maintain trackers and ensure timely progression of cases.
• Produce reports and management information using HR systems.
• Support FOI requests and respond to standard enquiries.
• Assist with organisational change and attendance management processes.

Skills

Highly organised

Customer focused

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Meeting coordination

Minutes taking

Data accuracy

Education

Minimum Level 4 qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Somerset Council is seeking an Employee Relations Administrator to provide high-quality administrative support across employee relations processes, including sickness absence management, disciplinary, grievance and organisational change, coordinating meetings and hearings, and maintaining confidential records.

The role is based at County Hall, Taunton, with a flexible hybrid working pattern and a requirement to work in the office at least three days per week.