ER Specialist

We are recruiting an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join a large, complex university environment in London.
Working as part of the wider People team, you will provide specialist advice and support across a varied and often complex ER caseload, partnering closely with managers and senior stakeholders to ensure cases are handled confidently, consistently and in line with employment legislation and university policies.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex ER cases including grievances, disciplinaries, performance, absence and capability
• Advising and coaching managers through sensitive and high-risk employee relations matters
• Supporting organisational change and consultation where required
• Undertaking risk assessments and providing pragmatic, solutions-focused advice
• Working effectively within a unionised environment
• Supporting the development of manager capability and improving ER practice
• Ensuring cases are progressed efficiently while maintaining accurate documentation and case records

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong experience managing complex employee relations casework
• Confidence advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice
• Experience within Higher Education, the public sector or another large unionised/complex organisation would be particularly valuable
• The ability to quickly pick up a busy caseload and work with a high level of autonomy

This would suit an experienced ER Specialist, ER Advisor or HR professional who enjoys hands-on casework, coaching managers and navigating complex people issues.

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