Employee Relations Specialist

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A North London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert guidance on employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment law. Responsibilities include supporting managers in complex cases, advising on organisational changes, and building strong relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong HR background and experience in a unionised public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a unionised, multi-site environment.
• Track record in managing complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent knowledge of employment laws and procedures.
• Skilled in collaborating with trade unions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an HR advisory service to managers and staff.
• Support managers with complex employee relations cases.
• Advise on organisational change projects.
• Build relationships with leaders, managers, and unions.
• Monitor casework schedules and performance data.

Skills

HR experience in Local Government or public sector

Handling complex ER casework

Knowledge of employment law

Working with trade unions

Confident IT user

Job description

Overview

Employee Relations Specialist — Location: North London / Hybrid — Rate: £29.79 per hour (Umbrella)

A North London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join on an interim basis. The role will provide expert advice and guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment law and promoting sound employee relations across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional, accurate and timely HR advisory service to managers and staff.
• Support managers with complex employee relations cases including grievances, disciplinaries, capability, and absence management.
• Advise on organisational change projects, including restructures and redundancies.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, managers, and trade union representatives.
• Monitor and update casework schedules and performance data, identifying trends and advising on interventions.
• Support manager development through coaching, HR training, and workshops.

Experience & Knowledge

• HR experience in a Local Government or public sector setting, ideally within a unionised, multi-site environment.
• Strong track record in handling complex ER casework and organisational change.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law, policies and procedures, and best practice.
• Skilled in working with trade unions and managing employee relations collaboratively.
• Understanding of equality, diversity, safeguarding, and their application in ER practice.
• Confident IT user with experience of Microsoft Office and HR systems.