Senior HR Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Lead)

Pertemps Harrow; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior HR Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Lead) in Harrow. The role requires managing sickness absence and advising managers on complex employee relations cases. Candidates should have a degree or CIPD qualification, strong communication skills, and proven success in employee relations. The position is temporary for an initial 6 months with hybrid working, offering a pay rate of £24.81 per hour. This is a great opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in HR services.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD).
• Experience handling complex employee relations issues.
• Proven success in employee relations and HR projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategies to reduce sickness absence.
• Advise on complex cases like health and disability.
• Provide training on absence management.

Skills

Strong report writing

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Organisational skills

Ability to influence

Education

Degree and/or CIPD qualification

Job description

Role: Senior HR Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Lead)

Location: Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT (London Borough of Harrow)

Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership, representing the London Borough of Harrow

Contract Type: Temporary - Initial 6‑month assignment, with potential for extension

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2‑3 days office attendance)

Pay Rate: £24.81 per hour PAYE (Negotiable)

About the Role:

Pertemps Recruitment, working with the London Borough of Harrow, is looking for a Senior HR Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Lead) to join the HR Services team. The role focuses on managing sickness absence and supporting managers with complex employee relations cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategies to reduce short‑ and long‑term sickness absence.
• Advise managers on complex cases (health conditions, disability, stress, ER issues).
• Work closely with occupational health, managers, and Trade Unions.
• Manage absence cases through formal procedures, hearings, and appeals.
• Provide regular reports and dashboards on sickness, turnover and case trends.
• Deliver training to managers on absence management.
• Keep accurate records in line with data protection rules.

Key Requirements:

• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD).
• Degree and/or CIPD qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Experience handling complex employee relations issues with knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to influence and work effectively with senior managers and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with a focus on results.
• Creative problem‑solving approach.
• Proven success in employee relations, including sickness absence, TUPE and HR projects.
• Experience working in a large organisation.