2 months contract with a local authority

Summary

The People Relationship Adviser is a pivotal role within a local authority, contracted for 2 months. This position involves providing expert HR advice, guidance, and employee relations support to a designated portfolio of services. The adviser will assist managers in cultivating positive working relationships, enhancing employee engagement, and promoting a collaborative, inclusive, and relational organizational culture.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent, expert advice on employment legislation and HR best practices.
Manage and support complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, sickness, capability, and Employment Tribunal matters.
Support large-scale or complex organizational change programs.
Advise on organizational development, workforce planning, resourcing, job evaluation, pay and reward, and learning and development matters.
Ensure all employment practices reflect inclusive, relational, and restorative principles.

Essential Experience Required

Extensive experience managing a full range of employee relations issues, including complex cases.
Experience working in a professional HR environment, preferably within a large or complex organization.
Experience supporting organizational change, projects, or service redesign.

Essential Qualifications Required

Professional HR qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 5 or Level 7) or equivalent significant experience.
Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation.

Additional Information

People Relationship Advisor