3 Months Contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

The Employee Relations Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of a customer-focused professional employee relations (ER) service within a local authority. This role involves overseeing and undertaking employee relations casework, monitoring the effectiveness of employment policies, and providing clear and professional advice and guidance to support services.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Monitor the effectiveness of employment policies and casework management
Facilitate informal resolution of disputes
Influence delivery from shared service operations to meet the local authority's requirements
Improve governance and central management of terms and conditions and contracts
Oversee and undertake casework, including attending hearings related to workforce issues such as sickness absence and mental health
Highlight risks of employment tribunal claims and financial exposure, and work on developing business cases
Develop services to improve efficiency and streamline work for data team and training compliance
Improve inbox management and reduce reactive and unnecessary queries

Essential Experience Required

Significant experience and in-depth understanding of people management, organizational development, and employee relations casework management

Essential Qualification Required

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

Additional Information

Requirements

Significant experience and understanding of people management and organizational development
Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent qualification

Senior Employee Relations Manager