Employee Relations Specialist

CPR; Wood Green; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in North London is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist for a hybrid role. You will provide expert advice on employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment law, and support managers with complex cases. A proven track record in HR within a public sector setting is essential, along with strong knowledge of employment law and trade union collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a unionised, multi-site environment.
• Strong track record in organisational change.
• Understanding of equality, diversity, and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional HR advisory service to managers.
• Advise on grievances, disciplinaries, and absences.
• Support organisational change projects.

Skills

HR experience in a Local Government setting

Handling complex ER casework

Excellent knowledge of employment law

Working with trade unions

Confident IT user

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Overview

Employee Relations Specialist – 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.