Employee Relations Casework Adviser in Swindon

Employee Relations Casework Adviser

£36,650 gross per annum

UKRI Band D

Full Time / Part Time (Min 30hrs per week)

Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid Working – Occasional travel to UKRI sites may be required*

Fixed Term (12 Months)

Closing date: 2nd June 2025

Job Overview

The purpose of the role is to provide a comprehensive formal ER casework service to senior managers, line managers and staff across UKRI. This will include, but not limited to, matters of disciplinary, grievance, bullying and harassment, sickness absence and performance management, including supporting managers in the preparation of cases at all stages of the procedure as needed.

The ER Casework Adviser will be promoting HR policies, practices, processes and initiatives and will actively work to build effective working relationships. They will be required to influence manager decisions on ER casework issues as well as challenge and persuade as appropriate. They will also lead on or support other HR projects as appropriate. The UKRI Redeployment Pool and associated processes are also managed by the Employee Relations team.

Responsibilities:

Manage or provide support as appropriate on a range of formal casework including sickness absence, performance management, disciplinary and grievance cases etc.

Ensure that the casework tracker is completed and maintained accurately.

Manage day-to-day queries, providing professional, timely, accurate and robust advice and guidance to managers and staff on a wide range of ER queries providing advice on associated policies.

Work closely with colleagues in the HR Operations Team, Strategic HR Business Partners and the HR Centres of Expertise in helping to deliver a consistent and joined-up HR service across the organisation.

Build effective working relationships with managers and staff and with other HR colleagues to support the maintenance and development of best practice policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Relationship Responsibilities:

The ER Casework Adviser will:

Provide advice and guidance to senior managers, line managers and staff.

Build positive relationships with colleagues across the HR function, in particular maintaining close and regular contact with the Strategic HR Business Partners.

Liaise with colleagues in UK SBS, and other external organisations as appropriate.

About you

(S) Shortlisting Criteria (I) Interview Criteria

Essential

Appropriate CIPD Qualification (minimum level 3) or equivalent skills and knowledge gained from working in an HR role (S)

A track record of effectively managing a range of casework (S & I)

Current, relevant experience working in an operational HR role, ideally in a diverse and demanding environment (S & I)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information, to persuade, influence, counsel, support or challenge people at all levels, often in sensitive circumstances, and to treat information confidentially (S & I)

A self-motivated, results-focused, and proactive, approach to work, with a strong record of delivery (S & I)

Sound IT skills and proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and other Microsoft 365 packages (S & I)

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Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
• Flexible working options

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How to Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page