Employee Relations Consultant

Employee Relations Consultant

Salary: £37,732 – £43,695 per annum (DOE)
Location: Medway

Join a Local Authority and Make a Real Difference in Employee Relations!

We’re seeking an experienced Employee Relations Consultant to provide expert HR advice, coaching, and guidance to managers across a local authority setting. You’ll play a key role in embedding our new Sickness Absence policy, managing complex employee relations cases, and driving consistent, fair, and effective HR practices.

What You’ll Do

• Coach & support managers on sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance, and capability issues.
  
  
• Manage complex cases and act as client manager for formal investigations.
  
  
• Deliver training in employee relations to help managers confidently apply policies.
  
  
• Analyse HR data and provide insights that lead to real improvements.
  
  
• Shape HR policy and processes by bringing your experience to the table.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations best practice.
  
  
• Proven experience handling complex ER cases.
  
  
• Excellent coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
  
• Ability to analyse data and turn it into actionable recommendations.
  
  
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.
  
  

Why Join

Working within a local authority gives you the chance to influence organisational culture, improve workplace wellbeing, and make a tangible difference for both staff and the communities we serve. You’ll work with leaders across the organisation, shape policies, and see the direct impact of your work every day.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help build a positive, fair, and high-performing workplace!