We are currently working in partnership with a Charity based in Central London & Romford, who are recruiting for a ER Specialist on a temporary 3 month contract with the possibility for extension. The position is due to start on Wednesday the 13th of November. The hourly rate of pay is negotiable based upon experience.

The ideal candidate will be a CIPD qualified HR professional who specialises in Employee Relations. The successful candidate must have the ability to lead and advise on casework that will range in complexity and volume, maintaining confidentiality throughout.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Ensuring the organisations treatment of employees is consistent with its core business values and objectives

• Managing employee relations cases ranging from sickness to tribunal, averaging 7-10 cases at one given time

• Handling employee complaints, managing grievance procedures, and facilitating mediation with other stakeholders, preparing cases for Employment Tribunals if required

• Investigating and resolving complex or critical employee relations issues in a timely and effective manner

• Advising on and positively encourage the application of best practice in employment matters with regard to equality and diversity objective

• Managing and maintaining the casework tracker and provide reports as and when required to the Senior management team

• Maintaining a good working knowledge of UK and EU employment legislation and case law

Experience required:

• Experience leading on complex ER casework ranging in complexity

• Experience liaising with senior stakeholders, reporting on cases

• Experience being the note taker in meetings

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong problem solving skills

• Team player who can work independently

• In depth employment legislation knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communications and strong interpersonal skills to deal with individuals at various levels, and on potentially sensitive matters

• CIPD Qualified

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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