People Relationship Advisor

Brackenberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a People Relationship Advisor in Greater London on a 2-month contract, likely to be extended. The successful candidate will provide high-quality HR expertise and relational support, assisting managers in building positive employee relationships. Applicants should have a professional HR qualification, detailed knowledge of UK employment law, and strong communication skills. A commitment to inclusive approaches to people management is essential. This is a full-time role where immediate availability is necessary.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Strong commitment to inclusive approaches to people management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice across all areas of HR practice.
• Manage complex and sensitive HR cases effectively.
• Support organizational change programs with empathy.

Skills

Knowledge of UK employment legislation

Excellent communication skills

Relationship management

Problem analysis

Education

Professional HR qualification (CIPD Level 5 or above)

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Camden to assist with the appointment of a People Relationship Advisor on a 2-month contract highly likely to be extended at client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 24.25 - 31.99 per hour

Summary:

The People Relationship Advisor supports a designated portfolio of services by providing high-quality HR expertise and relational people support. Acting as a trusted partner, the postholder helps managers build positive inclusive and constructive employee relationships, strengthening engagement and supporting Camden’s relational approach to people management.

The role ensures consistent and expert advice across the full spectrum of HR practice including employee relations, organisational change, HR policy, workforce planning and development, while helping services deliver impactful outcomes for residents.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across People and Inclusion, the Advisor contributes to building a human-centred culture where learning, experimentation, compassion and partnership drive organisational success.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, consistent advice across all areas of HR practice including employee relations, organisational design, resourcing, pay and reward, job evaluation, learning and development, and employment legislation.
• Manage and support complex and sensitive cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness and Employment Tribunal preparation.
• Support large-scale or complex organisational change programmes ensuring people impacts are understood and managed empathetically.
• Provide service areas with people data analysis, insights, research and best-practice guidance to inform decisions.
• Build strong trusted relationships with Directors, Heads of Service, managers, Members, staff groups and partners including schools and governing bodies.

Requirements

• Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Professional HR qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding and commitment to inclusive relational and restorative approaches to people management.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases and supporting organisational change.
• Ability to analyse problems, identify root causes and develop practical value-adding solutions.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills at all organisational levels.
• Demonstrable experience planning and delivering work over the short to medium term, including contributing to project outcomes.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have the right to work in the U.K.

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. If the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Key Skills

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1