Employee Relations Adviser (Schools HR Team)

We are looking for an Employee RelationsAdviser who will support our schools and who is passionate about HR.

The role provides a high-quality end to end Human Resources advice, guidance and ER support services to Headteachers, Governors, School Business Managers, staff and related stakeholders. The postholder will also work in wider schools projects within the HR remit.

This is a varied role and an opportunity to develop your skills and experience working with the Schools HR team in a wide range of areas including employee relations, reward, resourcing and training development.

The ideal candidate will have a collaborative and positive approach, can do attitude, be reliable and responsive. Clear and effective communication skills are vital. Previous experience in an ER role providing ER advice is required along with a professional approach and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Criteria description

CIPD qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.

A willingness to work towards Graduate membership of the CIPD (or similar professional management institute or organisation)

Criteria description

Experience of advising on and supporting restructures, redundancies, TUPE and re- deployment as well as good knowledge of ET

Experience of working in a unionised environment and building positive and productive relationships with unions.

Experience of providing high quality professional HR advice and guidance on complex employment issues.

Good working knowledge of current employment legislation and its application in the workplace. Knowledge of ER procedures and processes such as employment tribunals.

Ability to maintain an up to date knowledge of HR best practice, trends and employment legislation.

Good interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build credibility and effective working relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues.

Ability to interpret and communicate complex information.

Effective written and communication skills including business cases, report writing and presentation skills.

Flexible, proactive and able to work under pressure

Ability to organise, prioritise and manage own workload

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