At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage employee relations cases and provide advice on absence management and welfare matters.
- Company: Education provider in Nuneaton with a focus on employee support.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive hourly rate, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic education sector.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in employee wellbeing while gaining valuable HR experience.
- Qualifications: Strong employee relations advisory experience and knowledge of employment legislation.
The predicted salary is between 22 - 22 £ per hour.
We are currently working with an education provider based in Nuneaton, who are recruiting for an ER Advisor on a temporary contract until Christmas. The position is due to start as soon as possible, with hybrid working available, including two days working from home. The hourly rate of pay is circa £22 per hour via an Umbrella company.
The ideal candidate will have strong employee relations advisory experience, with confidence managing high-volume absence, long-term sickness and welfare casework. They will be comfortable advising managers on employment legislation, policies and procedures within a complex, policy-led environment.
Duties will include:
- Managing a varied ER caseload of approximately 20–30 active cases, with a strong focus on absence management, long-term sickness and welfare matters
- Providing clear, pragmatic and legally compliant employee relations advice to managers across the organisation
- Supporting managers through formal and informal absence processes, including sickness review meetings, return-to-work discussions and reasonable adjustment considerations
- Preparing and reviewing case documentation, correspondence and outcome letters, ensuring records are accurate, timely and compliant
- Liaising with Occupational Health, trade unions and internal stakeholders where required to progress cases effectively and minimise organisational risk
Experience required:
- Experience working in a People/HR advisory role, supporting managers with employee relations casework
- Strong experience managing sickness absence, long-term sickness and welfare cases
- Previous experience within the education or further education sector would be highly advantageous
- Up-to-date working knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and employee relations best practice
Rewards and Benefits:
- Hybrid working, including two days working from home
- Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Please note that you require recent employee relations advisory experience to apply for this role.
Er Advisor in Nuneaton employer: James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
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James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions) Recruitment Team
