Employee Relations Advisor

Civic Recruitment Limited; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Taunton is recruiting for a Human Resources Employee Relations professional on a 12-month contract.

The role is hybrid, requiring two in-office days (Wednesday and Thursday) with additional days as needed, and pays £27.20 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. You will advise managers on disciplinary actions, grievances, performance and attendance, ensuring legally compliant decisions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Human Resources or Employee Relations.
• Proven ability to advise on disciplinary actions, grievances, and attendance.
• Experience interpreting employment legislation and policies.
• Ability to produce management information and reports.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Offer expert guidance on employee relations issues including disciplinary actions, grievances, performance, attendance and recruitment.
• Manage a diverse caseload while ensuring legal compliance and policy alignment.
• Advise managers, heads and governors on complex personnel matters with practical solutions.
• Support investigations and employee relations processes with fairness.
• Contribute to policy development and workforce development initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policy advisory

Legislation interpretation

Reporting & MI

CPD evidence

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 02/11/2026

Job Information

Human Resources

City Taunton

Province Somerset

Postal Code TA1

Job Description

12 month contract with a Local Authority

Hybrid - 2 days in the office minimum (Wednesday and Thursday) plus other days as required by the business

Summary

• This is a 12-month contract role with a Local Authority, offering a pay rate of £27.20 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. The position requires a hybrid work setup, with a minimum of two days in the office (Wednesday and Thursday) and additional days as needed. The primary responsibility is to provide expert advice on various employment matters, such as disciplinary actions, grievances, performance, attendance management, recruitment, investigations, and employment law. The role supports managers in making fair and legally compliant decisions and contributes to organizational development, policy creation, and workforce enhancement programs.
  

Responsibilities

• Offer expert guidance on employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, performance, attendance, capability, recruitment, and conduct.
  
• Manage a diverse caseload, ensuring adherence to employment laws, Council policies, and best practices.
  
• Advise managers, headteachers, and governors on complex personnel management issues, providing practical, risk-aware solutions.
  
• Support investigations and formal employee relations processes, ensuring fairness and compliance with procedures.
  
• Assist in consultations, collective bargaining, and negotiations with Trade Union and professional body representatives.
  
• Interpret and provide advice on employment terms and workforce policies.
  
• Challenge inappropriate practices and encourage managers to adopt effective people management strategies.
  
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR and Organizational Development policies and procedures.
  

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Human Resources or Employee Relations.
  
• Proven track record in advising on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, performance, and attendance management, as well as investigations.
  
• Experience in interpreting and applying employment legislation, policies, and terms of employment.
  
• Ability to provide practical HR solutions to managers and identify related risks.
  
• Proficient in producing reports, management information, and interpreting workforce data.
  
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD).
  
• Fluent English communication skills as per Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.
  
• Must hold a valid driving license and have commercial and business use driving insurance.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours are 37 hours per week.
  
• The role is based at County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, United Kingdom.
  
• Application deadline is 15th November 2026.