Employee Relations Advisor (HR & OD) – 6‑Month Contract

Oldham; Oldham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Staff discount scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Oldham Council is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to deliver a high-quality employee relations service across the Council. Working in the HR and Organisational Development team, you will provide professional guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of employment matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and council policies.

You will handle complex casework—from attendance to disciplinary and capability—focusing on early intervention, fair resolution, and supporting

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing a broad range of employee relations casework (attendance, conduct, grievance, capability, flexible working).
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS guidance and HR best practice, with practical, risk-based advice.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional first-line HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with legislation and policies.
• Manage a diverse employee relations caseload with timely, fair, and consistent resolution.
• Coach and develop managers through training and attendance at formal meetings and hearings to build capability.
• Promote early intervention and collaborative approaches to workplace issues.
• Contribute to service improvement through policy development, data analysis, and process improvements.

Skills

Employee relations casework

UK employment law

Communication & coaching

Job description

Oldham Council is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to deliver a high-quality employee relations service across the Council. Working in the HR and Organisational Development team, you will provide professional guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of employment matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and council policies.

You will handle complex casework—from attendance to disciplinary and capability—focusing on early intervention, fair resolution, and supporting