HR Advisor: Employee Relations & Policy (Local Government)

Cheshire East Council; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide professional HR advice and support to managers, employees and schools across Cheshire East Council. The role covers employee relations, recruitment, attendance management and casework, ensuring policies and employment law are followed.

You will manage complex HR cases, support workforce planning and TUPE, analyse workforce data and prepare reports to inform decisions, and assist with job evaluations and policy updates.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in an HR environment.
• Experience advising across a range of HR activities.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR legislation.
• Experience managing disciplinary, grievance and capability cases.
• Knowledge of HR policies and employee relations.
• Understanding of job evaluation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive HR advisory service across the Council and schools.
• Manage complex HR casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance matters.
• Advise managers on employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment and employee retention.
• Contribute to developing and reviewing HR policies and procedures.
• Provide support with TUPE, redeployment and organisational changes.
• Analyse HR data and produce reports to inform business decisions.
• Support employee relations meetings and JCNPs.
• Deliver HR training, briefings and guidance to managers and employees.
• Undertake job evaluations and ensure decisions are consistent and defensible.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Employment law

Disciplinary cases

Policy knowledge

Data analysis

Education

CIPD MCIPD desirable

Relevant HR qualification

Job description

Cheshire East Council is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide professional HR advice and support to managers, employees and schools across Cheshire East Council. The role covers employee relations, recruitment, attendance management and casework, ensuring policies and employment law are followed.

You will manage complex HR cases, support workforce planning and TUPE, analyse workforce data and prepare reports to inform decisions, and assist with job evaluations and policy updates.