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HR Casework Specialist required - six month interim requirement. A national role based across a number of offices in England, Wales and Scotland. This small public sector organisation provides essential services and operates across multiple offices in England, Wales and Scotland. The HR team plays a key role in supporting managers and employees across the organisation.
Job Responsibility:
Manage a varied employee relations caseload including absence, performance, conduct, probation, grievance and end of fixed-term contract matters
Provide clear and practical HR advice to line managers throughout the casework process
Prepare and manage case documentation, including meeting invites, outcome letters and case summaries
Support or lead formal meetings and hearings where required
Work closely with the HR Business Partner to prioritise cases and ensure consistent, compliant decision-making
Coach and support managers to build confidence in managing people issues
Mentor junior HR colleagues and contribute to strengthening HR casework capability within the team
Maintain accurate case records and support reporting on ER trends and risks
Contribute to HR policy and process improvements where appropriate
Requirements:
CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience with a strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
Strong and demonstrable experience managing a wide range of employee relations casework in a UK context, including drafting professional HR correspondence and case documentation
Ability to provide clear, pragmatic and supportive HR advice to managers and employees
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships quickly
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Proficiency in HR systems and software
Nice to have:
Experience working with Trade Unions
Experience within the public sector
What we offer:
Competitive hourly rate of £23.80 (inclusive of holiday pay)
Hybrid working arrangements
Temporary opportunity with the chance to contribute to meaningful projects
A collaborative and supportive HR team environment
Valuable exposure to public sector HR practices and processes