Hybrid HR ER Caseworker

Slough; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking an HR ER Caseworker to provide practical, professional employee relations advice to managers and staff. The role supports fair decision-making, handles a varied caseload, and works with HR partners and legal colleagues on complex cases.

The position is hybrid (Observatory House/ Slough) with 37 hours per week, DBS basic, and a permanent contract. The closing date is 2 October 2026 and interviews the week of 12 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters, including absence, performance, grievance, disciplinary, probation and other people-related issues.
• Providing clear advice and guidance to managers on HR policies, employment legislation, good practice and appropriate next steps.
• Coaching managers to manage cases effectively, supporting them to prepare for meetings, apply procedures fairly and reach timely outcomes.
• Working closely with HR Business Partners, legal colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure complex or higher-risk cases are managed appropriately.
• Keeping accurate case records, monitoring progress against service standards and escalating risks or delays when needed.

Job description

Slough Borough Council is seeking an HR ER Caseworker to provide practical, professional employee relations advice to managers and staff. The role supports fair decision-making, handles a varied caseload, and works with HR partners and legal colleagues on complex cases.

The position is hybrid (Observatory House/ Slough) with 37 hours per week, DBS basic, and a permanent contract. The closing date is 2 October 2026 and interviews the week of 12 October 2026.