Interim People Adviser

Morgan Law client; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Law client seeks an interim People Advisor for a further education organisation in South-West London. This 6-month, full-time role is based on-site with potential later for 1 remote day. You will report to a People Partner and focus on employee relations.

You will bring at least 2 years' HR/ER experience, handle high volumes of ER cases, and advise on performance management, absence management and safeguarding/GDPR compliance. Strong communication and organisation are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' HR or employee relations experience at a similar level.
• Experience handling large volumes of employee relations cases.
• Strong HR knowledge: ER, discipline, grievance, performance and absence management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, GDPR and equality & diversity laws.

Responsibilities

• Support the People Partner on ER-focused areas.
• Provide guidance on HR matters including performance and absence management.
• Assist in resolving staff queries and ensure fair HR practices.
• Support in managing ER cases in line with standards and policies.
• Be first point of contact for staff HR queries and guidance.
• Identify training needs and support coordinating learning and development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

HR knowledge

Employee relations

Job description

I am urgently seeking an experienced Interim People Advisor for a further education organisation based in South-West London for a period of 6 months. The role will pay a salary in the range of £38,703 to £40,194 per year depending upon experience. This is a full-time role which will be based on-site 5 days per potentially with some flexibility later for 1 day working remote.

Reporting to a people partner, your role will involve:

• Supporting the People Partner on a number of areas but with a focus on Employee Relations
• Provide guidance on People matters including performance management, absence management, and employee relations
• Assist in resolving staff queries and concerns, working with managers to ensure fair and consistent HR practices
• Support the Assistant Director in managing employee relations cases, ensuring issues are handled in line with their standards
• Serve as the first point of contact for People-related queries from staff, offering advice in line with employment law and HR best practices
• Assist in identifying training needs and support in coordinating learning and development activities for staff

Essential knowledge, skills and experience include:

• - At least 2 years' experience in a human resources or employee relations role at a similar level
• - Experience in managing large volumes of employee relations cases
• - Strong understanding of HR practices, including employee relations, discipline and grievance, performance management, and absence management
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• - Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills, and ability to prioritise workload effectively
• - Knowledge of relevant legislation, including safeguarding, GDPR, and equality and diversity laws
• - Understanding of the importance of Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding in education