Employee Relations Advisor

Employee Relations Advisor| 6 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid, 2/3 days pw Edinburgh or Glasgow| Starting ASAP

Day Rate: £DOE

About the role:

You will have experience of best practice management in relation to a variety of ER case work and people issues. Advising on and enabling resolution through a fair and consistent process in line with policy and wider employment law.

You will be required to remain pragmatic and work in line with Civil Service values and principles, working in close partnership with our Trade Union to ensure all colleagues have an effective voice.

We are looking for someone who is a confident writer and can contribute to reviewing policies and procedures, as well as the development of new policies, ensuring they meet statute and align to our organisational culture within the Civil Service.

You will have robust attention to detail and be diligent and pragmatic in terms of conducting policy reviews and progressing case work management.

Main Duties

• Research and benchmarking against legislation and best practice (across Scottish Government, other public bodies, and employers across UK).
• Review of existing policies and drafting of revised versions.
• Support the ER manager in securing policy feedback from the ER team and trade union.

Essential Criteria

• Proven track record of delivering within an employee relations environment, (ER Casework management e.g., attendance, disciplinary, grievances and performance).
• Chartered CIPD membership, or willing to work towards, or another relevant qualification.

Changing & Improving

• Experience of the design, development, and launch of HR policy, in line with employment law and best practice.
• Regularly reviews procedures and policies to make suitable

This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.