HR Advisor (ER)

Croydon Council • Greater London, England, United Kingdom • 18h ago

HR Advisor – Employee Relations

£43,680 – £45,750 | Grade 10
9-month FTC | 36 hours | Start ASAP

We’re recruiting up to six experienced Employee Relations HR Advisors to join our busy HR team and make an immediate impact across our directorates.

In this hands-on role, you’ll support managers on complex ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence and capability—providing clear, practical advice and driving timely, fair outcomes.

What you’ll bring

Strong experience managing ER casework in a complex environment
Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
Excellent influencing, communication and organisational skills
Resilience to handle a fast-paced, high-volume caseload

Why join us

Make a real impact during a critical period
Work on varied, high-profile ER cases
Join a collaborative, supportive HR function
Contribute to a council committed to inclusion and great people practices

We are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible.

To view the role profile, please click here.

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.

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