ER Consultant in City of London

Job Title: ER Advisor/Consultant

Contract Duration: 3-Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Day Rate: £400 – £450

Location: North London (Hybrid – 1 to 2 days in the office)

Start Date: ASAP

Macmillan Davies is pleased to partner with a hospitality client to recruit an experienced ER Consultant for a 3-month contract. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in employment relations who can hit the ground running and deliver effective support in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and assess grievance and complaint cases through the case management system, categorising by severity using a criteria matrix. This involves daily case analysis to determine appropriate case tiering.
• Conduct weekly progress calls with external HR and legal partners to monitor and track the status of ongoing investigations.
• Evaluate investigation reports and draft outcome correspondence, summarising findings for complainants, including letters of no further action and letters of concern. Identify key recommendations and present them clearly in a user-friendly format.
• Prepare disciplinary documentation as needed, including drafting invitation letters and redacting meeting notes for disciplinary packs.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth collaboration across teams.
• Contribute to weekly team meetings by identifying and raising patterns and trends observed in case management.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 10+ years’ legal experience, with a strong focus on Employment Law.
• Proven experience in managing Employment Tribunal claims and providing legal support for complex employee relations matters.
• Expertise in drafting legal documents, including employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of Equality Act legislation and other key employment laws.
• Strong ability to provide strategic, practical advice across multiple sectors, delivering effective solutions.

If you’re available immediately and meet the required qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply below!