Employee Relations Consultant - Absence Lead
Location: Chatham/Hybrid
Huntress Search Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Employee Relations Consultant - Absence Lead to join a public sector organisation in Medway.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced ER/HR professional to take a lead role in absence management, supporting managers with complex cases and helping to embed new absence policies, processes and best practice.
You will also provide advice and guidance across a range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and ill-health cases, as well as supporting managers through formal processes.
We're looking for someone with solid Employee Relations experience, a good understanding of UK employment legislation and the confidence to advise and coach managers at all levels. CIPD or equivalent HR experience would be advantageous.
Key points:
- 39,053 per annum
- Fixed term contract to March 2027
- Hybrid working
- Lead on absence management
- Varied ER caseload
- Opportunity to work within a large public sector organisation