Employee Relations Advisor

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an Employee Relations Advisor to join Liverpool City Council on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• Manage a personal caseload covering employee relations investigations, sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance, performance, redeployment, flexible working and retirement cases.
• Ensure employee relations matters are managed within prescribed timescales and in accordance with relevant employment policies, guidance and legislation.
• Administer HR processes including fixed-term contract extensions and terminations, honoraria, FOIs/DSARs and post amendments.
• Provide professional advice, guidance and training to managers and colleagues on employment and HR matters.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including trade union representatives and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate employee relations case management records and produce high-quality data analysis and reporting.
• Conduct and analyse exit interviews, providing feedback on trends and exit data.
• Support and undertake job evaluation processes, including grading reviews and grading appeals.
• Facilitate and support project meetings, formal meetings, hearings, appeals and Employment Tribunals.

We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations / HR professional with a strong understanding of employment legislation and its practical application.

• A CIPD qualification or equivalent proven experience.
• Proven experience managing a varied employee relations caseload.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR policies and procedures.
• Experience dealing with matters such as disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence and performance management.