Employee Relations Specialist - Casework

Leicestershire County Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist - Casework to oversee the employee relations casework strategy. The role involves providing expert advice on complex cases and ensuring compliance with employment law. Ideal candidates will have significant HR experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to promoting equality and inclusion. Flexible working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex HR casework.
• Strong understanding of employment law.
• Ability to analyze data to shape policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council’s employee relations casework strategy.
• Provide expert advice on complex ER cases.
• Collaborate with trade unions and stakeholders.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Employment law knowledge

Data analysis skills

Judgement and influencing

Conflict resolution

Education

CIPD Level 5 or 7 or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team as an Employee Relations Specialist - Casework

Are you passionate about people, fairness, and driving meaningful change through positive employee relations? Nottingham City Council is seeking a skilled Employee Relations Specialist - Casework to lead the development and delivery of our casework strategy. You will work closely with senior managers and HR partners to foster a fair, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

About the Role

You will be Nottingham City Council’s expert for employee relations casework, developing frameworks for managing complex matters such as grievances, disciplinary actions, absence management, and employment tribunals, ensuring legal compliance and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Council’s employee relations casework strategy and frameworks
• Provide expert advice on complex ER cases, ensuring consistency and fairness
• Oversee governance for Employment Tribunals, Early Conciliation, and Judicial Mediation
• Use data analytics to identify patterns and inform policies
• Develop training programmes on investigations, conflict resolution, and mediation
• Support risk management and legal compliance
• Collaborate with trade unions and stakeholders to promote positive relationships
• Ensure policies are current, compliant, and aligned with organisational goals

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a confident HR professional with deep expertise in employee relations in complex settings. You will need:

• Proven experience leading complex HR casework and advising at a senior level
• Strong understanding of employment law
• Excellent judgment, influencing, and risk management skills
• Ability to analyze data to shape policy
• Experience working with unions and senior stakeholders
• A commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• CIPD Level 5 or 7 or equivalent experience

Why Nottingham City Council?

Our mission is to put citizens at the heart of everything we do. We champion:

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Collaborative working
• Wellbeing, fairness, and learning

You will be supported by a forward-thinking HR team committed to real change across the city.

Ready to Make a Difference?

This is your opportunity to help build a fair, inclusive, and effective workplace for Nottingham’s workforce. Apply now to become our Employee Relations Specialist - Casework and shape the future of employee relations in the public sector.

For an informal chat, contact Kirsty Spencer, HR Delivery Manager.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. Further information can be found on our website.

Closing Date: 24th August 2025

Apply early, as the advert may close before the deadline. Interviews will be scheduled at a later date.

If you encounter technical issues, please contact our Employee Service Centre.