Job description

2 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The People Relationship Advisor (L4Z2) will provide expert HR advice and support across a portfolio of services within Camden Council.

• The role will foster positive employee relationships, support managers, and promote a culture of engagement, inclusivity, and collaboration.

• It involves managing complex employment cases, supporting organisational change, and delivering people projects to improve service delivery and outcomes for residents.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Provide expert, consistent advice and decision-making on employment practices, legislation, and HR policy.

• Manage and support complex cases, including employment tribunals and organisational change initiatives.

• Ensure HR practices are inclusive, relational, and restorative.

• Support managers in people management practices, including coaching, training, and workshops.

• Deliver service-based people projects and broader People and Inclusion initiatives.

• Maintain relationships with Trade Unions, staff networks, and other internal/external stakeholders.

• Provide data, insights, and best practice guidance to support evidence-based decision-making.

• Support the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and good practice guidelines.

• Act as a point of contact in the absence of the People Relationship Lead.

• Supervise or mentor temporary agency staff, apprentices, or those on work experience as required.

Skills/Experience:

• Strong experience in employee relations, dispute resolution, and complex case management.

• Knowledge of organisational development, workforce planning, pay and reward, job evaluation, and learning & development.

• Experience designing and implementing HR policies and people management strategies.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.

• Analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and propose solutions.

• Collaborative approach, able to build and maintain relationships at all organisational levels.

• Commitment to inclusive, relational, and restorative practices.

• Ability to plan and deliver work over short- to medium-term projects.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 02/12/2025.

• This is a hybrid role with an expectation of approximately two days per week on-site at Camden administrative offices.

• Extensive knowledge of UK employment law and HR legislation.

• CIPD-qualified or equivalent recognised professional HR qualification.

People Relationship Advisor

Job description

Karina Nazarenko