Employee Relations (ER) Consultant

Salary: £38,000-£43,000pa 
Location: Kent - Flexible with hybrid working options
Job Type: Full-time, FTC (1 year)

Reed HR have partnered with a fantastic company who are looking for an Employee Relations (ER) Consultant to join the HR Division. This role is pivotal in providing expert advice, support, and coaching to managers on absence management cases. The successful candidate will play a key role in embedding new policies and processes to ensure robust absence management and a reduction in absence levels.

Day-to-day of the role:

- Provide professional HR advice and support on a wide variety of employee relations activities including disciplinaries, dispute resolution, grievances, absence management, and capability issues.

- Design and deliver training solutions in ER-related areas in conjunction with the Learning & Development team to support managers in understanding and applying the sickness absence policy.

- Contribute to the ongoing review and implementation of HR processes and policy, highlighting areas for improvement through experiences gained in managing casework.

- Manage a caseload of sickness absence/ill health cases and coach managers to apply the sickness absence policy consistently and fairly.

- Analyse sickness absence data, provide conclusions and recommendations, and draft action plans with the management team.

- Act as client manager for formal investigations and provide support to investigating officers, chairs of hearings, and appeals panels.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• GCSE’s level 4-9 in English and Maths or equivalent level qualification.
• CIPD Level 3, or equivalent relevant qualification; CIPD Level 5 or degree in HR is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of employment legislation and regulations and their practical implications.
• Experience in applying HR policies to support effective case management and employee relations practice.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt style to different needs, mediate, influence, and negotiate.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including TEAMS and capable of managing multiple cases simultaneously.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Flexible working arrangements with the option to work from home part-time.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

To apply for the Employee Relations (ER) Consultant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.