Employee Relations Adviser – Schools (Public Sector)

Jobshop UK Limited; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobshop UK Limited is recruiting on behalf of a public sector client for a Temporary Employee Relations Adviser to support a school environment with practical HR guidance. Hybrid working in Dorset, travel to Bournemouth required. 37 hours per week.

You will manage employee relations casework, advise managers on sensitive people matters, and contribute to policy reviews and templates to ensure consistent practice across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR with responsibility for employee relations casework.
• Solid understanding of employment legislation and statutory HR requirements.
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures and processes.
• Strong ability to advise, coach and challenge managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employee relations matters including absence management, grievances, disciplinaries and performance management.
• Proactively manage casework and ensure compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to senior HR colleagues.
• Coach and guide managers through employee relations processes.
• Develop templates and guidance for consistent case handling.
• Build relationships with managers, leaders and school staff.
• Monitor employee relations casework, absence and leave.
• Liaise with Trade Unions to support consultation and case resolution.
• Review policies in light of legislation and HR best practice.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Coaching managers

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Education

CIPD Level 3+

Job description

Jobshop UK Limited is recruiting on behalf of a public sector client for a Temporary Employee Relations Adviser to support a school environment with practical HR guidance. Hybrid working in Dorset, travel to Bournemouth required. 37 hours per week.

You will manage employee relations casework, advise managers on sensitive people matters, and contribute to policy reviews and templates to ensure consistent practice across the school.