Employee Relations Officer

About the Role

This Trust is seeking to appoint a proactive, knowledgeable and highly professional Employee Relations Officer to their central HR team. This is a key role within the Trust, supporting leaders and staff across multiple school sites and ensuring consistent, high-quality HR practice.

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, support casework, advise on policy, and help maintain a positive, compliant and well-managed employment environment across the Trust.

This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and is confident working across multiple sites.

Benefits

- Free on-site parking.

- Complimentary hot drinks provided for staff.

- Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and training.

- Staff wellbeing days and initiatives to support a healthy work-life balance.

- Pension scheme with employer contributions.

- Access to a healthcare scheme and employee support benefits.

- Opportunities for professional growth and career development within the Trust.

- A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Supporting managers with employee relations casework, including conduct, capability,attendance and grievance matters.

- Providing clear, accurate HR advice aligned with employment law and Trust policies.

- Ensuring consistent HR practice across all Trust schools.

- Maintaining accurate HR records and documentation.

- Supporting HR processes including investigations, hearings and formal meetings.

- Building strong working relationships with leaders, staff and external partners.

- Contributing to wider HR projects and continuous improvement across the Trust.

Requirements

- Strong experience in HR and employee relations casework.

- Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.

- Confident advising managers and supporting formal processes.

- Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to travel regularly across Trust schools.

- Ability to work on-site full-time (role is not hybrid).