Employee Relations Advisor

A well-established organisation is seeking a confident and compassionate Employee Relations Advisor to join their busy HR team. This is a key role providing first-line HR advice and support to employees and managers, working closely with senior HR colleagues to deliver a proactive, responsive, and compliant HR service.   Our client is seeking individuals with strong experience in managing complex sickness absence cases within fast-paced and large environments. You should be confident handling a high-volume caseload and have a proven track record in coaching and training managers on absence management. This role requires flexibility to work both on-site and, in the community, with a minimum on-site presence of four days per week. What’s on Offer?  Job type: 4-month temporary position Location: Croydon Salary: £14.32p/h Hours: Full timeKey Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for HR and ER queries, offering timely, professional guidance Manage short- and long-term sickness absence cases from initial meeting through to resolution Lead on formal review processes, including preparation for hearings and liaison with occupational health providers Support line managers with fixed-term contract reviews, visa renewals, flexible working requests, and probation periods Advise on ill-health retirements, redeployments, and employment terminations where necessary Coach and support line managers through performance and conduct issues Ensure all ER case records and systems are up to date and compliant with legislation Assist in drafting and maintaining HR policies, templates, and guidance materials Support and occasionally deliver training sessions for line managers on key HR processes Contribute to data reporting, FOI requests, and employee wellbeing initiatives where neededSkills, Experience, and Training Requirements: Proven experience in an employee relations or HR advisory role Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices Able to manage sensitive and complex issues with professionalism and empathy Skilled in influencing and coaching managers at all levels Comfortable working independently and prioritising a busy workload Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Strong communication skills, both written and verbalHow to Apply: This is an excellent opportunity for a driven HR professional to work across a wide variety of ER matters, making a real difference in how people are supported at work. Apply now with your CV if you feel this will be the right role for you. If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250! for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies