Interim Senior Employee Relations Advisor

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Employee Relations Advisor to provide high‑quality HR and employee relations support within a busy, unionised environment for an initial period of 3 months, with a view to going permanent after this time.

In this role, you will act as a trusted partner to managers, offering expert guidance on policy, best practice and employment law while helping to resolve a wide range of people‑related issues. You will manage a varied employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness matters, ensuring all cases are handled in a timely, fair and transparent manner. The role requires building strong, credible relationships with managers and trade union representatives, supporting investigations and formal hearings, and contributing actively to weekly case review discussions.

You will also play a key part in developing managerial capability by providing coaching and delivering HR‑related training sessions. In addition, you will help maintain accurate records, support HR projects aimed at improving processes, and undertake job evaluation work. This role is well suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, can balance competing priorities and is confident working both independently and as part of a team.

To succeed, you will need CIPD Associate membership (or be working towards it), strong and up‑to‑date knowledge of employment law, and experience managing complex employee relations cases. You should be an excellent communicator with strong problem‑solving skills, outstanding attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion. Resilience, professionalism and a commitment to fairness, inclusivity and best practice are essential.

Hybrid policy is 3 days onsite based at Kings Cross, London