Part time Employee Relations Advisor - Fixed term contract

Capita; Dartford; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading service company in the UK is seeking an Employee Relations Advisor for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This part-time position, working 22.5 hours per week, offers the flexibility of remote work along with competitive compensation and various employee benefits. The ideal candidate will have strong ER advisory experience and excellent communication skills to handle absence management and employee welfare initiatives.

Benefits

Remote working

Salary up to £33,750 pro rata

23 days holiday, rising to 27

Paid volunteering day

Generous family leave policies

Cycle2Work scheme

Pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a shared service centre is a plus.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and best practices required.

Responsibilities

• Manage absence, welfare, and OH referrals.
• Handle performance, disciplinary, and grievance cases.
• Support mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensure accurate case documentation.

Skills

Team player

Solid ER advisory experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisation

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

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 working 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

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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 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.

Location

Home‑Based – GBR

United Kingdom

Time Type

Part time

Contract Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)