Senior Employee Relations Advisor – Remote Contract (IR35)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join a global education provider on a three‑month contract. The role is fully remote and reports to the ER Manager, working alongside two other advisors to support UK‑based staff across school sites and head office.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex ER cases from start to finish, ensuring compliance with UK employment law.
• Provide pragmatic, risk‑aware advice on HR policies and ER issues to line managers and the wider HR function.
• Support Employment Tribunal matters, reducing claim risk through commercial, solution‑focused guidance.
• Play a pivotal role in an ongoing TUPE project, advising on process and employee transition.
• Collaborate with ER Advisors and other stakeholders to deliver inclusive working practices.

Required profile

• Proven senior ER advisory experience, preferably in the education sector or safer recruitment.
• CIPD qualification to at least Level 5.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best‑practice HR.
• Experience leading redundancy, restructure and TUPE processes.
• Skilled in mediation, facilitation and coaching with a track record of early dispute resolution.

Required skills

What we offer

• Remote working (home‑based).
• Daily rate of £260‑£280 (inside IR35).