Interim ER Specialist

My Higher Education client based in central London are urgently seeking an Interim ER Specialist with change management experience for a 4 to 6 month contract at a rate of 275 to 350 per day through an umbrella company. The role will be carried out over 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday) and will involve hybrid working with 2 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of HR, your role will provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters across the college, ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation, public sector frameworks, and the colleges policies and procedures. The role supports line managers and employees in resolving workplace issues fairly and transparently. You will work across 2 directorates, supporting and guiding their Directors and and senior managers through periods of organisational change.

The main duties of the role will include: -

• Assist the Principal HR Business Partner in the set up of a case management system and process, routine operating protocols, training and coaching for Human Resources, line managers, panel members, and investigators to follow for employee relations cases.
• Provide expert support to managers in managing complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, probation, capability, and sickness and attendance issues, ensuring adherence to the College's policies and procedures, the public sector duties, and statutory requirements.
• Provide timely, credible, and impartial advice to managers to achieve fair and robust outcomes.
• Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and consultations, ensuring compliance with the College's policies and procedures and the recognition and partnership agreements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the Higher Education sector with significant experience in managing complex employee relations cases and organisational change programmes and strong stakeholder management skills, including experience of working in a unionised workplace.

If you have the skills and experience for this role and you are available at short notice, please submit your up to date CV and contact details now.