Job Description

Halton Borough Council is embarking upon an exciting change management process.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Employment Relations Advisor to join our Human Resources Operations Division for 12 months. This important and high profile role will provide advice and guidance on all aspects of employment relations matters to school leaders, governors and business managers under a Service Level Agreement. Reporting to the Employment Relations Service Manager this role will work independently within a Local Authority environment. You will work in an established team of Employment Relations Advisors and Principal Advisors, be a team player and key asset in advising on all ER matters.

The role requires the post holder to have proven HR experience in general with a solid background of dealing with employment relations matters, ideally within a Local Authority or educational establishment/environment. You should have a strong knowledge of school terms and conditions of employment and issues affecting school staffing arrangements . You will have the ability to juggle a busy caseload, with experience of coaching and advising Head Teachers and Governors on all ER issues and organisational change. You should also have experience of working on employment related projects in line with policy and procedures, best practice and employment legislation.

You will be able to deal with and manage a varied and challenging workload which will include including advising and supporting at internal employment hearings and appeals. In addition you will manage and proactively review both long and short term sickness cases, including occupational Health/ill health retirement.

The policies and procedures you should have experience in include investigatory processes, disciplinary, Grievance, Bullying & Harassment etc,. You will also provide support to managers and Schools on all organisational change projects including TUPE, restructures and redeployment.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Donna Forster Acting Employment Relations Service Manager on 0151 511 8076 or Hayley Hamlett, Head of HR Operations on 0151 511 6540.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th August 2023.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.

Halton Borough Council