Part time Employee Relations Advisor - Fixed term contract

Capita plc; City Of London; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK services firm is seeking an Employee Relations Advisor for a part-time, remote position. The role involves providing expert guidance on employee relations matters, supporting mental health initiatives, and ensuring precise documentation. The ideal candidate should possess strong advisory experience and communication skills. You will enjoy benefits such as a generous holiday allowance and the option for remote work.

Benefits

Remote working

Salary up to £33,750 pro rata

23 days' holiday, rising to 27

Career development opportunities

Paid volunteering day

Generous family leave policies

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Employee Relations advisory roles.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and best practices.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to managers and employees.
• Support mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensure accurate case documentation.

Skills

Collaboration

Employee Relations Advisory

Communication Skills

Organisation

Attention to Detail

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

Overview

Employee Relations Advisor (Fixed-Term Contract)

Remote (UK-based) | Part-Time | 22.5 hours/week

Are you passionate about people and problem-solving? We're looking for an Employee Relations Advisor to join our fantastic team on a 6 month fixed-term contract to work 22.5 hours per week.

At Capita, we offer:

• Permanent remote working - work from anywhere in the UK with a good Wi-Fi connection
• A supportive and fun team environment
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• A fast-paced, rewarding role with plenty to keep you engaged
• And yes, lots to do to keep you out of mischief!

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our ER Hub, you'll provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees across the UK and ROI on a wide range of employee relations matters, including:

• Absence management, welfare, and OH referrals
• AWOL, performance, disciplinary, and grievance cases
• Appeals and flexible working requests
• Promoting proactive absence management and smooth return-to-work processes
• Supporting mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Ensuring accurate case documentation in our case management system
• Acting as the first point of escalation from ER Assistants

What We're Looking For

• A team player with a collaborative mindset
• Solid ER advisory experience and knowledge of employment legislation and best practices
• CIPD qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Experience in a shared service centre (a plus, not a must)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to meet tight deadlines

What’s In It for You?

• Remote working - work from wherever you're happiest
• Salary is up to 33,750 pro rata
• 23 days' holiday, rising to 27 (pro rata) - plus the option to buy more
• Time banking - up to 12 extra days off annually
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Paid volunteering day with a charity of your choice
• Generous family leave policies - including 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Cycle2Work scheme, pension, life assurance, and more

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, grow your skills, and be part of a brilliant team - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now - what's not to like?

We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email [e-mail] and we'll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.