People Services Advisor

Civic Recruitment Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a People Services Advisor for a 3-month contract with a local authority in Coventry. You will deliver expert employee relations guidance to managers and staff, supporting disciplinary actions, grievances, attendance, and performance issues while ensuring policy compliance.

Based at Friargate with potential travel to different Council locations, the role offers remote work for 2 days per week and a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Qualifications

• Experience providing HR advice across employee relations.
• Skilled in handling disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance cases.
• Advising managers on employment policies and procedures.
• Experience supporting organisational change and consultations.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Offer guidance on employee relations issues including disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management.
• Manage a diverse caseload of complex HR issues with policy-compliant resolutions.
• Support managers during hearings, investigations, consultations and employee meetings.
• Advise on employment legislation, terms, policies, and best practices.
• Support restructures, TUPE transfers, redundancies, and consultation processes.
• Build effective relationships with managers, employees, unions, and stakeholders.

Skills

Employee relations

Disciplinary & grievances

Absence management

Performance management

Policy advice

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

3 months contract with a local authority

Summary

• The People Services Advisor is a critical role within the local authority, providing expert employee relations support to managers and staff throughout the organization. This position involves delivering professional advice on employment issues, performance management, policy implementation, and organizational change, ensuring adherence to employment laws and best practices. The role is essential in fostering positive employee relations, enhancing people management skills, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Offer specialized advice and guidance on employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, capability, attendance, and performance management.
• Handle a diverse caseload of complex HR issues, ensuring timely and policy-compliant resolutions.
• Assist managers during formal hearings, investigations, consultations, and employee meetings.
• Provide advice on employment legislation, terms and conditions, policies, and best practices.
• Support organizational change initiatives, such as restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers, and consultation processes.
• Develop effective working relationships with managers, employees, trade unions, and key stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Experience in providing HR advice and support across a wide range of employee relations issues.
• Proven experience in managing complex disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance cases.
• Experience in advising managers on the application of employment policies and procedures.
• Experience in supporting organizational change activities, including restructures and consultations.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Additional Information

• Working hours are 37 hours per week.
• Main base is Friargate, with potential travel to different Council locations. Remote work is available for 2 days per week.
• The role operates on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
• The position is a 3-month contract with a rate of £26.93 per hour umbrella.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.