Senior Employee Relations Advisor - 1 Year FTC in London - Office Angels

Senior Employee Relations Advisor - 1 year FTC

Salary: £50,000 - £54,000

Hours: 8am-5pm (35 working hours a week)

Start Date: December

About the Role:

Our client based in East Dulwich, is seeking an experienced Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join their team. As the Senior Employee Relations Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience. Your expertise will guide the organisation in developing and implementing effective employee relations strategies, ensuring compliance with policies and best practises.

Required Experience:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification, or equivalent professional HR experience

• Proven experience in employee relations or HR, ideally within the education sector
• Strong knowledge of employment law and best practises in employee relations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport at all levels
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist HR advice on complex employee relations matters across the school, including but not limited to disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance management, attendance, flexible working, redundancy and other formal employment procedures
• Provide practical, risk-based advice to managers on employment law, policy application and best practice
• Support and coach managers through investigations, hearings and appeals, ensuring procedural fairness and high-quality documentation
• Act as the HR advisor to the hearing chair in disciplinary hearings and similar meetings
• Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures
• Identify trends in employee relations cases and recommend proactive interventions
• Support organisational change projects, complex contract variations, and workforce restructuring activities
• Keep abreast of developments in employment law and best practice, advising on implications for the organisation

What Our Client Offers:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes professional growth.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
• Free onsite parking and bicycle storage & free gym membership with discounted family rates
• Free lunches, tea and coffee all year round

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the educational landscape, this role could be the perfect fit!

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV along with a cover letter to the Bromley Office Angels Inbox.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation that values its employees and their development!

Apply today and be part of a team that is committed to excellence in education!

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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