We are looking for an experienced Interim HR Advisory Manager to lead the Employee Relations–focused HR Advisory service for a Local Authority.

6 Months contract with a possibility of getting extended

Hybrid Working

This is a hands-on operational leadership role, ideal for an established interim who is confident managing complex ER casework, advising senior leaders and leading multi-layered HR teams in a fast-paced public sector environment.

Alongside leading the core HR Advisory function, the role includes strategic oversight of a traded Schools HR service, ensuring consistent standards, quality and alignment across both services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the HR Advisory service with a strong focus on Employee Relations
• Oversee and actively manage a complex ER caseload (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and high-risk cases)
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders on sensitive and high-profile matters
• Directly manage, coach and quality assure a team of 4 HR Advisors
• Provide oversight and strategic direction to the Schools HR Manager and their team delivering SLA-based HR support
• Ensure consistency, governance and risk management across all ER activity
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policy
• Lead and contribute to the development and refinement of HR and ER policies
• Embed policy into operational practice, using insight from casework to drive continuous improvement

About You

• A strong background leading HR Advisory and/or Employee Relations functions
• Significant experience handling complex and high-risk ER cases end-to-end
• Proven experience managing managers and multi-layered HR teams
• Public sector or local authority experience (highly desirable)
• Experience working with or overseeing traded HR services / SLA-based delivery (desirable)
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with excellent stakeholder management skills
• The ability to hit the ground running and add value quickly with minimal supervision

If you have the expertise and experience

APPLY NOW!

alternatively contact Muzna Naqvi at Reed Reading office