Interim Employee Relations Advisor (Hybrid)

About the role

We are seeking an Interim Employee Relations Advisor to support an educational institution in Hertfordshire for an initial six‑month fixed‑term. The role is hybrid, with 1‑2 days per week on site in Hatfield and the remainder remote, working alongside two ER Advisors and the HR Business Partnering team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage employee relations casework covering performance, ill health, grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Conduct investigations and coordinate hearings.
• Analyse risks and deliver appropriate solutions for each case.
• Provide advice and guidance to line managers and staff.
• Liaise with trade unions and support union‑related issues.

Required profile

• Professional HR qualification (CIPD) or degree/equivalent, or working towards CIPD.
• Proven experience in HR casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and harassment/bullying claims.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and manage risk in employee relations cases.
• Experience advising managers and staff in a unionised environment, preferably public or not‑for‑profit sector.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement (1‑2 days on site).
• Competitive salary between £39,000 and £42,000 per annum.
• On‑site parking for drivers.