Location
Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminster, SW1E 6QP

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
£44,331 - £48,402 per annum. Salary negotiable depending upon experience

Contract Type
Fixed term until 30 November 2027

About the Role
As an Employee Relations Specialist you will make a powerful contribution to Westminster’s success. You will provide expert guidance on employee relations including disciplinary, grievance, performance and wellbeing matters, helping managers navigate challenging issues while ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes. You will offer carefully considered guidance on employment legislation, HR and best practice, lead and contribute to a range of projects, and work with legal teams to prepare responses and witness statements for Employment Tribunals.

You will interpret policies and procedures for line managers, helping them meet their legal, procedural and development requirements. You will devise and implement tailored solutions to complex subjects and lead on the development and review of HR policies and employment practices. Working closely with managers and the HR team, you will identify operational issues and provide updates on the latest HR strategies and initiatives.

Your role will also include recommending changes to HR policies and employment practices to ensure they meet organisational needs. You will stay up to date with developments in employment legislation, EC directives, codes of practice and related matters, maintaining your knowledge of HR policies, employment law and relevant case law. You will ensure the council complies with its statutory responsibilities and support and promote the equality and diversity agenda.

Experience
Well-developed experience working in the HR function of a unionised local authority or other multi-service organisation, advising on discipline, grievance, sick absence, performance management and redundancy. Proven ability to manage a large number of cases and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and targets.

About you
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships with managers and trade union representatives at all levels. Strong research, analytical and organisational skills to influence and persuade colleagues effectively. Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure with strong attention to detail. Confident handling of sensitive and complex cases with professionalism. Skilled in writing clear reports and delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences. Collaborative and inspirational coach, mentor and team player. Proactive approach to responsibilities and capable of planning and coordinating tasks efficiently.

Qualifications
CIPD qualified, hold a postgraduate qualification or similar in a related discipline, or possess equivalent practical experience in a comparable organisation. Confident user of IT, particularly Microsoft Office suite.