Senior HR Adviser (Employee Relations)
Posted 1 week ago by Opus People Solutions Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Walsall, Staffordshire, UK
Summary: The HR Advisor - Employee Relations Specialist role is focused on providing expert HR guidance on complex employee relations issues within a local authority setting. The position requires a proactive approach to case management, supporting managers with various HR initiatives, and ensuring compliance with employment law. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Walsall, with a contract duration of six months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert HR advice on complex queries, ensuring compliance with employment law, policies, and business needs
- Lead case management for disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence matters using a coaching and influencing approach
- Support managers with recruitment, restructuring, redeployment, and employment change initiatives
- Advise on ill-health retirement, redeployment, and disability-related matters under the Equality Act
- Participate in investigations, hearings, and appeals, including Employment Tribunal preparation
- Deliver guidance across a wide range of employment policies including TUPE, flexible working, and organisational change
- Contribute to HR system redesigns and digital tool development to enhance manager self-service
- Coach and develop line managers through workshops and one-to-one support
- Maintain accurate records in One Source and other HR databases
Key Skills:
- Professionalism: Embrace innovation and challenge barriers to service delivery
- Leadership: Communicate clearly, lead by example, and adapt positively to change
- Accountability: Own your performance and promote diversity and equality
- Transparency: Collaborate effectively and share knowledge
- Ethical Integrity: Build trust through openness and respect
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands
- Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels
- Independent decision-making and confident delivery of advice
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
- Commitment to high-quality HR service and customer care
Salary (Rate): £23.00 Hourly
City: Walsall
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
HR Advisor - Employee Relations Specialist
Location: Walsall
Salary: 23 per hour
Contract Type: 6 month contract
Working Pattern: Full Time/Hybrid with occasional travel around Walsall area
Recruiting on behalf of: Local Authority
Are you a confident HR professional with a passion for employee relations and a knack for guiding managers through complex cases? Our client, a forward-thinking local authority, is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing, inclusive workplace.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert HR advice on complex queries, ensuring compliance with employment law, policies, and business needs
Lead case management for disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence matters using a coaching and influencing approach
Support managers with recruitment, restructuring, redeployment, and employment change initiatives
Advise on ill-health retirement, redeployment, and disability-related matters under the Equality Act
Participate in investigations, hearings, and appeals, including Employment Tribunal preparation
Deliver guidance across a wide range of employment policies including TUPE, flexible working, and organisational change
Contribute to HR system redesigns and digital tool development to enhance manager self-service
Coach and develop line managers through workshops and one-to-one support
Maintain accurate records in One Source and other HR databases
What You'll Bring
Behaviours (High Importance):
Professionalism: Embrace innovation and challenge barriers to service delivery
Leadership: Communicate clearly, lead by example, and adapt positively to change
Accountability: Own your performance and promote diversity and equality
Transparency: Collaborate effectively and share knowledge
Ethical Integrity: Build trust through openness and respect
Skills & Abilities:
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands
Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels
Independent decision-making and confident delivery of advice
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
Commitment to high-quality HR service and customer care
Corporate Commitment
This role supports the Council's strategic goals, safeguarding responsibilities, and commitment to diversity, equality, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and community impact.