Interim Employee Relations Advisor
As a Senior Employee Relations Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering professional, pragmatic ER advice across UK Schools and Head Office functions. Supporting the UK business, your focus will be on managing complex ER cases, advising leaders, and supporting broader HR initiatives with a commercially-minded yet empathetic approach.
Key Responsibilities:-
Lead and manage complex ER cases (e.g. disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence).
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Provide expert guidance on UK employment law and HR policies.
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Support line managers with practical, timely ER advice.
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Coach and upskill managers in handling ER matters.
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Contribute to organisational change projects, including restructures and redundancies.
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Develop and deliver ER training, toolkits, and process improvements.
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Analyse ER data to identify trends and update policies accordingly.
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Support Employment Tribunal cases and reduce legal risks.
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Foster inclusive practices and ensure compliance with safeguarding responsibilities.
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Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
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Extensive ER advisory experience, including handling complex cases.
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Experience in organisational change (e.g. redundancy, restructure).
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Excellent communication, coaching, and mediation skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience in safeguarding matters
Qualifications:
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CIPD Level 5 or higher.
Desirable:
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Previous experience in the education sector.
- Immediate start for an initial 3 month contract
- Daily rate of £200 - £250 per day (via umbrella company) DoE
- Remote role - with occasional off site travel to schools to tend to matters (expensed)
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