Employee Relations Specialist

I am currently representing Islington Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate PAYE which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for an Employee Relations Specialist. This role will be based at: Hybrid 1 day office based. 222 Upper Street, London, Islington, N1 1XR

The right candidate will:

To provide high-quality, professional HR advice and guidance to senior managers and stakeholders on complex employee relations matters, organisational change and workforce management.

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to senior managers on complex individual and collective employment matters.
• Manage and support a varied employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, capability, sickness absence and grievance matters.
• Lead and support the implementation of organisational change programmes, including restructures, redundancies, redeployment and TUPE transfers.
• Provide specialist HR advice throughout change processes, ensuring legal and procedural requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior managers, employees, trade unions and other key stakeholders.
• Coach and develop line managers to improve their confidence and capability in managing employee relations matters.
• Ensure HR records and management information are accurate, complete and maintained in accordance with organisational requirements.

We require the following:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Significant experience providing professional HR advice and guidance on complex employment and employee relations matters.
• Experience supporting and advising on organisational restructures, redundancies, redeployment and TUPE transfers.