3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

This role provides dedicated generalist HR support and advice to the Street Scene department managers and supervisors. Working closely with the Senior HR Advisor and HR Business Partner, the position focuses on Employee Relations (ER), organizational change, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and employment law.

Responsibilities

Deliver ER-focused advisory services on disciplinary, grievance, performance, and attendance management cases.
Support Senior HR Advisor and HR Business Partner on complex ER matters and departmental change activities, including TUPE transfers.
Assist with restructures and change management programs, ensuring compliance with consultation and project plans.
Provide HR support for onboarding and departures related to TUPE, including right-to-work checks and payroll notifications.
Advise managers on HR policies, employment law principles, and best practices to resolve organizational issues.
Compile evidence packs for formal hearings under guidance from senior HR colleagues.
Contribute to HR policy development and deliver briefings to managers and employees.
Ensure compliance with FOI requests, audits, and employment verification checks (DBS, professional registration).

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience in a generalist HR role.
Strong understanding of employment law principles and ability to communicate them effectively.
Experience providing advice on ER matters (disciplinary, grievance, attendance, performance).
Exposure to change initiatives and TUPE processes (desirable).

Essential Qualifications Required

Additional Information

Working hours: 36 hours per week
Working arrangement: Ideal candidates will work on-site at Oakleigh Depot 3-4 days a week on average and as necessary, providing close support to managers and supervisors with sickness absence management and ER casework.
Location: Oakleigh Road Depot, Oakleigh Road South, London, N11 1HJ, United Kingdom
Interview: In-person at Oakleigh Depot, Oakleigh Road South, London N11 1HJ.
Application Deadline: The role closes on 19th November 2025, apply ASAP.

HR Advisor