Relationship Advisor

2 months contract with a local authority.

The People Relationship Adviser is a pivotal role within a local authority contracted for 2 months. This position involves providing expert HR advice, guidance and employee relations support to a designated portfolio of services. The adviser will assist managers in cultivating positive working relationships, enhancing employee engagement and promoting a collaborative inclusive and relational organisational culture.

• Provide consistent expert advice on employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Manage and support complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, sickness, capability and Employment Tribunal matters.
• Support large‑scale or complex organisational change programmes.
• Advise on organisational development, workforce planning, resourcing, job evaluation, pay and reward, and learning and development matters.
• Ensure all employment practices reflect inclusive, relational and restorative principles.

• Extensive experience managing a full range of employee relations issues, including complex cases.
• Experience working in a professional HR environment, preferably within a large or complex organisation.
• Experience supporting organisational change projects or service redesign.

• Professional HR qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 5 or Level
  7) or equivalent significant experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation.

• Working hours:
  
  36 hours per week
• Payment:
  Bi‑weekly
• Final date to receive applications: 3rd Feb 2026 – apply ASAP
• Employment type:
  
  Full Time