Employee Relations Advisor – Local Authority (3‑Month, Remote)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a People Services Advisor for a 3-month contract with a local authority in Coventry. You will deliver expert employee relations guidance to managers and staff, supporting disciplinary actions, grievances, attendance, and performance issues while ensuring policy compliance.

Based at Friargate with potential travel to different Council locations, the role offers remote work for 2 days per week and a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Qualifications

• Experience providing HR advice across employee relations.
• Skilled in handling disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance cases.
• Advising managers on employment policies and procedures.
• Experience supporting organisational change and consultations.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Offer guidance on employee relations issues including disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management.
• Manage a diverse caseload of complex HR issues with policy-compliant resolutions.
• Support managers during hearings, investigations, consultations and employee meetings.
• Advise on employment legislation, terms, policies, and best practices.
• Support restructures, TUPE transfers, redundancies, and consultation processes.
• Build effective relationships with managers, employees, unions, and stakeholders.

Skills

Employee relations

Disciplinary & grievances

Absence management

Performance management

Policy advice

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a People Services Advisor for a 3-month contract with a local authority in Coventry. You will deliver expert employee relations guidance to managers and staff, supporting disciplinary actions, grievances, attendance, and performance issues while ensuring policy compliance.

Based at Friargate with potential travel to different Council locations, the role offers remote work for 2 days per week and a bi-weekly pay cycle.