Employee Relations Officer

• Job Type: 12-month contract (with possibility of further extensions)
• Location: City Hall (near Canning Town or Royal Victoria on DLR) - hybrid work 3 days work from home (dependent on meetings)
• Pay Rate: - £21.63 - £23.87 per hour PAYE or £27.48 - £30.43 per hour Umbrella

• Provide advice on the application of HR Policy, including disciplinary, resolution, sickness absence, and other employment issues.
• Attend meetings, take minutes, and maintain records as required.
• Manage the ER casework inbox, responding to queries and work alongside the ER Casework Advisor.
• Support managers with Occupational Health referrals and review sickness absence data.
• Monitor the end of fixed-term contract processes and workplace adjustment activity.
• Maintain trackers for ER casework and workplace adjustments.

• Proven experience in ER casework, ideally within a similar role.
• Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures related to ER.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficient in using HR systems and maintaining accurate records.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team.
• Gain valuable experience in a diverse range of ER cases.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must have dealt with ER cases before to be able to carry out the role. To apply for the Employee Relations Officer position, please submit your CV in an MS Word format detailing your relevant experience for immediate consideration.