Job Title: Employee Relations Complex Case Worker
Sector: Local Government / Public Sector
Location: North West of England (Hybrid Working)
Contract Type: 3 Months Initial (with strong potential to extend)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Employee Relations professional to join a large, complex Local Authority in the North West. As an ER Complex Case Worker, you will operate as the subject matter expert on high-level, sensitive, and intricate employee relations matters. You will also take ownership of a varied caseload, ensuring all matters are handled fairly, consistently, and in strict accordance with legal and organisational frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Case Management: Lead, manage, and advise on a varied portfolio of complex ER cases, including gross misconduct disciplinaries, intricate grievances, long-term sickness absence, and high-level performance management issues.
- Union Collaboration:: Partner constructively with trade unions and employee representatives, navigating consultations and negotiations effectively.
- Early Intervention & Mediation:Champion early intervention strategies, utilising mediation and informal resolution techniques to resolve conflicts before they escalat
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and elevate significant legal, reputational, or safeguarding risks associated with complex casework.
Ideal Skills & Experience
- Proven ER Expertise: Extensive experience operating purely or heavily within an Employee Relations capacity, specifically managing and advising on complex, high-risk ER cases.
- Large Organisation Experience (Essential): Demonstrable experience working within a large, highly complex, and multi-layered organisation.
- Public Sector Background: Previous experience within Local Government, the NHS, or the wider public sector is highly desirable, though candidates from complex corporate backgrounds will be considered.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification (or equivalent practical experience).
Interviews: To be held as soon as possible.
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