Employee Relations Advisor

We are currently working in partnership with an award winning higher education institution, who are looking to appoint an Employee Relations Advisor on a 6-month fixed term contract. This is a full-time position based in Hertfordshire, with hybrid working (3/4 days home working per week) and a salary of £39,000-£42,000 per annum, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have a public sector background with extensive experience managing employee relations matters, trade union engagement, and BCP activities. Duties will include (but are not limited to): • Providing expert Employee Relations advice and support to managers on a range of employment matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance-related issues • Monitoring and coordinating incoming Employee Relations cases • Managing several concurrent cases, maintaining accurate records and delivering timely outcomes • Supporting managers through formal investigation(s) • Providing support with employment tribunal matters and other formal employment disputes when required Experience required: • Experience working in a unionised environment, engaging with trade unions on employee relations matters Skills, knowledge and expertise required: • Public sector background • ITRENT system experience • CIPD (any level) desirable Rewards and Benefits: • Hybrid working – 3/4 days home working per week Working hours: • 37 hours per week • Monday – Thursday, 8:30am-5pm & Friday 8:30am-4pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.