HR Advice & ER Lead - Absence & Policy Expert

Essential Employment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment in Derby is seeking an Advice & Support Lead to deliver proactive HR advice on sickness absence and employee relations, and to manage cases end-to-end with guidance aligned to employment law.

The role involves working across HR Operations, the HRBP network, Health Safety and Wellbeing, and Legal Services to progress complex ER matters and contribute to tribunal processes where required.

Qualifications

• Experience providing HR advisory support and absence management.
• Understanding of employment law and HR policies.
• Ability to influence and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end ER and attendance case handling.
• Advise managers with clear, policy-aligned guidance.
• Support policy development and training.
• Collaborate with HR Operations and Legal Services.

Job description

Essential Employment in Derby is seeking an Advice & Support Lead to deliver proactive HR advice on sickness absence and employee relations, and to manage cases end-to-end with guidance aligned to employment law.

The role involves working across HR Operations, the HRBP network, Health Safety and Wellbeing, and Legal Services to progress complex ER matters and contribute to tribunal processes where required.