Employee Relations Advisor - Local Authority

Spinwell Global; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Global is recruiting an Employee Relations Advisor for a public-sector assignment. The role is hybrid with Edinburgh or Glasgow locations and occasional travel to either site as required.

BPSS clearance is expected, with a pay rate to intermediaries up to £292.75 per day for a 6-month contract possibly extending. The advisor will handle complex ER cases, contribute to HR policy development, and ensure policy alignment with employment law while working with internal teams and

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering within an employee relations environment (ER casework: attendance, disciplinary, grievances, performance).
• Chartered CIPD membership or willingness to work towards, or another relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Employee Relations casework and people issues in line with policy and employment law.
• Review, benchmark, revise and launch HR policies (existing and new).
• Analyse HR data to support decision making and case resolution.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver high-quality service.

Skills

ER casework management

CIPD membership

HR policy design & launch

Data analysis

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

HR qualification or CIPD equivalent

Job description

Role: Employee Relations Advisor
Contract Length: 6 months with a possible extension
Location: Hybrid/Edinburgh or Glasgow - expected to occasionally visit one of these locations as per the requirements of the role.
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £292.75 per day
Security Clearance: BPSS
Spinwell is recruiting for an Employee Relations Advisor for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ADVISOR

Management of complex Employee Relations casework and people issues within client. The postholder will ensure ER cases are resolved in line with internal policy and wider employment law.

The role also has a strong HR policy focus and will be responsible for the review, benchmarking, revision and preparation for launch of both existing and new HR policies.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ADVISOR

Technical and Professional

• Proven track record of delivering within an employee relations environment, (ER Casework management e.g., attendance, disciplinary, grievances and performance).
• Chartered CIPD membership, or willing to work towards, or another relevant qualification.

Changing & Improving

• Experience of the design, development, and launch of HR policy, in line with employment law and best practice.
• Regularly reviews procedures and policies to make suitable recommendations for change.

Analysis & Making Effective Decisions

• Able to seek out/collate and analyse HR data, picking out relevant information to assist in decision making process and case resolution

Collaborating & Partnering/Building Capability for All

• Skilled at building strong relationships within own team and with all relevant stakeholders to provide an excellent service

Delivering a Quality Service

• Uses a range of suitable skills and techniques to deliver outcomes, including identifying risks and mitigating actions

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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