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ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking a temporary HR adviser in the East Midlands to deliver confident, proactive HR guidance on sickness absence and employee relations. You will manage cases end-to-end and partner with HR Operations, the HR BP network, Health Safety and Wellbeing, and Legal Services.

Strong influencing, communication and a data-informed approach are essential to drive improvements while aligning with employment law and organisational policy. Pre-employment checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Deliver confident, proactive and solutions-focused HR advice.
• Manage sickness absence and employee relations policy and practice end-to-end.
• Collaborate across HR Operations, HR Business Partner network, Health Safety and Wellbeing and Legal Services.

Responsibilities

• Progress complex ER and attendance matters, contributing to Appeals and Employment Tribunal processes when required.
• Provide clear, consistent guidance to managers in line with employment legislation and organisational policy.
• Support the review, development and delivery of employment policies, coaching and training to strengthen people management capability.

Job description

This is a temporary role and the rate is £20.66ph PAYE

The reference number is: 5303948

The successful candidate will deliver confident, proactive and solutions‑focused HR advice, acting as a trusted expert on sickness absence and employee relations policy and practice. They will manage cases end‑to‑end, ensuring managers receive clear, consistent guidance that aligns with employment legislation and organisational policy.

They will work collaboratively across HR Operations, the HR Business Partner network, Health Safety and Wellbeing and Legal Services to progress complex ER and attendance matters, contributing to Appeals and Employment Tribunal processes where required. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong influencing skills, excellent communication and a credible, customer‑focused approach, using data and insight to drive results, continuous improvement and a resilient, ‘can do’ mindset. They will also support the review, development and delivery of employment policies, coaching and training to strengthen people management capability across the organisation.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.