Employee Relations Specialist — Hybrid Working

Wax Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Wax Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist (PO4) to support senior managers across the Islington council in London. The role offers hybrid working with at least one day in the office and a salary of £29 per hour.

You will provide high‑quality ER advice, manage casework (discipline, capability, grievances), lead change initiatives, negotiate settlements, and coach line managers on best practices in employment relations.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of employment legislation and its practical application
• Knowledge of employee relations procedures and Employment Tribunal processes

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality professional HR advice and guidance to senior managers on complex employee relations issues affecting individuals and groups.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with managers and key stakeholders.
• Support managers in achieving positive employee relations outcomes.
• Advise managers on the application of council policies, procedures, pay, and conditions of service.
• Provide guidance on legal requirements and HR best practice.
• Manage and support casework involving disciplinary matters, capability issues, attendance and absence management, grievances, and other complex ER matters.
• Lead and support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, redundancies, and TUPE transfers.
• Provide professional advice and support during formal hearings and appeals.
• Prepare settlement agreement documentation following authorised requests.

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience

CPD evidence

Experience advising on restructures, redundancies, TUPE

Experience working in a unionised environment

Experience providing high-quality HR advice on complex employment relations issues

Job description

Wax Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist (PO4) to support senior managers across the Islington council in London. The role offers hybrid working with at least one day in the office and a salary of £29 per hour.

You will provide high‑quality ER advice, manage casework (discipline, capability, grievances), lead change initiatives, negotiate settlements, and coach line managers on best practices in employment relations.