HR Advisor

Novax Recruitment

Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 9 hours

London, Greater London SE12 0TX, England

£28 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Lewisham Council is seeking an experienced HR Adviser for a temporary position from 6 May 2025 to 4 August 2025.
The role offers a competitive pay rate of £28 per hour and requires a minimum of 2 days in the office each week.
Candidates should have proven experience managing complex Employee Relations casework and a strong knowledge of UK Employment Law.
Experience within a local authority or public sector setting is preferred, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This full-time role involves managing a varied caseload and providing expert HR advice to managers across the council.

Job Opportunity: HR Adviser - £28 per hour

Location: Laurence House, Catford, Lewisham (Hybrid - min. 2 days in office)Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per weekContract Type: Temporary (6 May 2025 - 4 August 2025)Pay Rate: £28 per hour (Inside IR35)Closing Date: 1 May 2025 at 12:00 noon

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in Employee Relations and Employment Law?Lewisham Council is looking for a skilled HR Adviser (PO2) to join our Human Resources team on a temporary basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a varied caseload of Employee Relations (ER) matters, including disciplinary, grievance, and sickness absence cases
Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers across the council
Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies, and procedures
Support change management and workforce planning initiatives as needed

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience managing complex ER casework
Strong working knowledge of UK Employment Law
Experience working within a local authority or public sector setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly rate of £28 (inside IR35)
Hybrid working - minimum 2 days a week in our modern Catford offices
Supportive team and the chance to make a real difference in our community
Opportunities for professional development

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