3 Months Contract with a local authority Job Purpose The Employee Relations Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of a customer-focused professional employee relations (ER) service within a local authority. This role involves overseeing and undertaking employee relations casework, monitoring the effectiveness of employment policies, and providing clear and professional advice and guidance to support services. Key Duties/Accountabilities Monitor the effectiveness of employment policies and casework management Facilitate informal resolution of disputes Influence delivery from shared service operations to meet the local authority's requirements Improve governance and central management of terms and conditions and contracts Oversee and undertake casework, including attending hearings related to workforce issues such as sickness absence and mental health Highlight risks of employment tribunal claims and financial exposure, and work on developing business cases Develop services to improve efficiency and streamline work for data team and training compliance Improve inbox management and reduce reactive and unnecessary queries Essential Experience Required Significant experience and in-depth understanding of people management, organizational development, and employee relations casework management Essential Qualification Required Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent qualification and/or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience Additional Information Working hours: 36 hours per week The role closes soon, please apply ASAP. Requirements Requirements Significant experience and understanding of people management and organizational development Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent qualification