Location
Morden, London Borough of Merton

Hours
Full Time, Permanent and Fixed-Term (12 months) positions available

Salary
£48,003 to £52,194 per annum (Grade ME13)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced People Relations Consultant to provide high-quality, practical, and legally compliant HR advice across Corporate Services, Schools, and wider workforce teams. You will manage complex attendance, performance, disciplinary, and grievance cases, advise on restructures, organisational change, TUPE and redundancies, and provide guidance on employment law, HR policies, and procedures. The role includes supporting hearings, appeals, and complex employee relations matters, consulting and negotiating with trade unions, producing employee relations reports, data analysis and management information, coaching managers to improve people-management capability, and supporting early resolution of workplace issues to minimise organisational risk. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative People and Culture team, influence people practice, and help create positive workplace experiences across Merton.

Experience
Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases and organisational change. Strong expertise in employment law and employee relations. Knowledge of TUPE and experience working with trade unions.

About you
Experienced HR professional with strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills. Able to manage competing priorities and sensitive/confidential matters. Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications
MCIPD qualified, working towards MCIPD, or equivalent experience. Candidates must have existing and unrestricted UK work authorisation.