This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior HR Advisor who has experience managing an ER Case load to become part of a small and friendly HR team and be at the heart of the employee experience, managing ER cases, interpreting and writing policies and procedures, providing general HR advise, dealing with the end-to-end recruitment process (onboarding), leavers (off boarding), sickness absence management as well as maintaining the HRIS system. Job Purpose: Responsible for Sickness Absence Management work with the purpose of reducing absence and the affiliated cost Handling Employee Relations, some of high complexity Assist in facilitating and delivering corporate learning initiatives regarding HR policies and procedures Undertake HR projects aligned with business objectives. Responsibilities: Actively contribute to the development and writing of HR Policies in line with current legislation and best practice Supporting line managers in delivering the appropriate responses to a range of HR related issues. Providing proficient HR advice and support to managers, including interpreting and applying terms and conditions of service and contracts of employment Facilitate the delivery of HR related training to line managers Provide assistance to the HR Business Partner in managing and resolving the employee relations caseload Assist the HR Business Partner with coaching and mentoring line managers in all people related matters To upskill and empower the HR team members in conjunction with the Head of HR and HR Business Partner Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders To provide a variety of HR reports Assist in HR projects and process improvements To take responsibility for own personal development Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of the role Maintain a working environment that is safe and without risk Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may arise commensurate with the grade/role Person Specification: Membership of the CIPD or equivalent relevant experience General understanding of HR processes Experience delivering generalist HR advice Great written and verbal communication skills Advanced organisational skills and able to pay great attention to detail whilst managing a varied workload Able to work as part of a team as well as work with minimum supervision Proficiency in MS Office, HRIS and other HR-related software applications Understanding of Data Protection (GDPR) principles and their applicability Commitment to promoting equalities, diversity, and inclusion An awareness and understanding of Health & Safety Knowledge and understanding of Job Evaluation (DESIRABLE) Experience working within a local authority and understanding of local authority terms & conditions (DESIRABLE)