Senior Employee Relations Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join a dynamic HR team in Croydon. This role involves providing expert guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment law while fostering a fair and inclusive working environment. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to implement best practices and contribute to policy development. The organization values fairness and inclusion, offering opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work culture. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in employee relations, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Support

Continuous Professional Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues.
• Support training initiatives for managers on HR policies.
• Maintain accurate records of employee relations cases.

Skills

Employee Relations Advice

Employment Law Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Training Delivery

Education

CIPD Qualification

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Client:

Red Personnel

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Croydon, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Croydon
Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing
Pay Rate: £19.71/hr
Hours: Full-time Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours a week

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join a dynamic HR team. The post holder will play a key role in providing a professional, legally compliant, and people-focused employee relations service across the organisation. Working closely with managers, staff networks, partnership teams, and external stakeholders, you will offer expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies that support a fair, inclusive, and effective working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues, including sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance, harassment and bullying, capability, and investigations.
• Support the delivery of training and upskilling initiatives for managers on HR policies and processes.
• Work collaboratively with Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providers to support staff wellbeing.
• Lead and contribute to job evaluation panels to ensure consistency and fairness.
• Support formal hearings, including disciplinary and dismissal panels, providing guidance to managers.
• Work with HR Business Partners and senior leadership to implement best practices in employee relations.
• Contribute to policy development and review, ensuring alignment with employment law and best practice.
• Maintain accurate records of employee relations cases and generate reports for senior management as required.
• Support consultation and restructuring processes, including redundancy and redeployment initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) and strong knowledge of employment law.
• Proven experience in providing employee relations advice within a complex organisation, preferably within the public sector.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience in delivering training and development sessions for managers.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload while maintaining a people-focused and legally sound approach.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and make informed decisions.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to fairness, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative HR team.
• Access to a range of benefits, including pension schemes and health & wellbeing support.

If you are passionate about employee relations and want to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV highlighting relevant experience and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.