Schools Employee Relations Manager

Posted 14 July 2025
LocationKingston upon Thames KT1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Human Resources
ReferenceRQ1562568

Job description

3 months contract with a local authority


Job Purpose

  • To deliver a customer-focused professional ER service, working within the People Policy Framework and overseeing and undertaking employee relations casework, in all areas of dispute, attendance management, etc.


Key Duties/Accountabilities

  • Provide clear, balanced, and professional advice and guidance in line with all policies and ER support to services as defined and required.

  • Identify opportunities to develop and improve HR policy and practice and apply these across all partners to support the delivery of coordinated solutions.

  • Align HR policy and practice to simplify, standardise, and enhance HR service provision.

  • Work with a Senior HR Advisor and shared HR & OD apprentice to manage work allocation.

  • Collaborate with external or other support e.g. legal, LBS, and other partners to improve and enhance the ER and wider People and OD service provision.

Essential Experience Required

  • Significant experience of advising and negotiating with all levels of management, unions, and staff on HR and/or OD work.

  • Experience of managing change and reducing unnecessary negative impact on employees.

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver a trusted service with a robust and fair customer-centered approach in line with policies and the People strategy.

Essential Qualification Required

  • Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), equivalent qualification, and/or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience.

Additional Information

  • Working Hours: 36 hours per week.

  • The role closes on 18th July 2025, apply ASAP.



Requirements

Requirements

  • Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent qualification

  • Significant experience in advising and negotiating with all levels of management, unions, and staff on HR and/or OD work

  • Experience in managing change and reducing unnecessary negative impact on employees