Employee Relations Advisor

Duties/Responsibilities: Managing an employee relations caseload and providing advice on employment terms and conditions, as well on complex casework e.g. grievances, disciplinaries, absence management and capability. Supporting presenting officers with formal investigations including their preparation and collation of documentation and correspondence Supporting managers at formal hearings and appeals including dismissal appeals Working with trade unions to resolve complex employment matters at an early stage Advising on organisational change e.g. restructures, TUPE and any associated staff redeployment, transfer, or redundancy matters Essential criteria Experience of managing an ER caseload and advising on change programmes/restructuring/TUPE. In-depth knowledge of principles of change management. A detailed and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of employment legislation as well as HR policy and procedures Ability to work quickly, accurately and to tight deadlines Desirable criteria Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), equivalent qualification and/or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience An understanding of Public Sector / Schools terms and conditions, the role of local and national agreements, with experience of delivering HR services in a unionised environment.