Employee Relations Advisor

Role: Employee Relations AdvisorLocation: Exeter (around 1 day per week on site, remainder remote)Contract length: 6 monthsDay rate: Up to 300 (inside public sector environment)Clearance: SC-eligibleInterview: 1-stage, Teams (conversational / suitability-focused) Why this could interest youLead the Employee Relations function in a well-known public sector organisation.Work directly with stakeholders up to Executive level and key external partners.Blend complex casework with strategic improvement of ER approaches and policies.Enjoy a largely remote working pattern with only limited on-site presence. The impact you would haveTake ownership of the ER function, acting as the go-to expert and escalation point, including complex cases up to Employment Tribunal.Supervise and drive the casework function, shaping how ER case management is delivered and continuously improved.Ensure best practice in ER, staying up to date with employment law, policy changes and wider CPD, and embedding this into the team''s approach.Use people metrics and reporting to identify trends, risks and opportunities to enhance the overall ER offering. Key relationship and stakeholder focusBuild strong, respected relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior leaders and the wider People team.Manage external contracts such as Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme services.Work collaboratively with the recognised Trade Union (Prospect), promoting constructive partnership ..... full job details .....