Employee Relations Casework Advisor (Hybrid)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Casework Advisor to provide expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters within a large public sector organisation. The role is hybrid, based in Stratford, East London, with 2–3 days in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality advice to managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance, sickness and probation matters.
• Manage casework from start to finish, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.
• Interpret and apply HR policies consistently, including family‑leave entitlements such as maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Maintain accurate case records and deliver timely updates to stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships across the organisation to support fair, legally compliant people decisions.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Employee Relations, HR Advisor or Casework Advisor.
• Strong practical experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience advising on disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness absence and probation matters.
• Ability to interpret HR policies and provide clear advice to managers.
• Knowledge of family‑friendly policies and statutory leave provisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong time‑management, attention to detail and proactive problem‑solving.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office, remainder remote).
• Pay rate of £28.42 per hour PAYE or £37.00 per hour on an umbrella contract.
• Fixed‑term contract from 03 August 2026 to 03 February 2027.
• Basic DBS check required.