Employee Relations Advisor

We have an exciting and varied opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our dynamic and supportive HR team. We are keen to employ a passionate individual who cares and strives to deliver excellence in their team at all times.

This is opportunity is initially being offered on a fixed term contract basis until end of March 2026, 37hrs a week, working in a hybrid model, following internal promotions within our HR team.

The role which will be based at one of the PSPS Ltd. Offices: Horncastle or Spalding or Boston. The office base will be the one which is most convenient for you. The role will when required by our clients business needs, require the job holder to be able to travel to other PSPS offices and client sites.  

If you're excited about the opportunity to work in a supportive, dynamic, and rewarding environment, apply today and become a part of our mighty team of 27 amazing individuals.

You will have proven experience of working as an ER Advisor within complex, challenging business environments.  You'll be used to operating in a dynamic fast paced environment where you've become adept at juggling a busy workload whilst working closely with managers to deliver exemplary service. You will provide coaching and guidance to Managers with queries or cases being managed under our ER policies and procedures to support effective resolution. Our purpose is to provide high quality advice and to support our colleagues, our clients and the organisation by being the subject matter experts.

Experience of working in HR within Local Government is desirable but not essential.

In Public Sector Partnership Services Ltd, we support each other together as One Team, to deliver our Values based professional HR services for our Client Councils and our colleagues. 

To thrive in this role, you will need to:

• Have solid understanding and knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Be highly organised and able to work accurately and methodically, meeting demanding timescales and deadlines
•  Be able to effectively manage a ER caseload on an on-going basis of up to 35 cases, supporting our clients’ and Company managers in their decision making by giving timely and accurate technical HR advice and coaching support.
• Ensure that all ER case work and associated processes, are completed in accordance with the ACAS Code of Practices, HR policies, procedures and good people management practice
• Have the ability  to re-prioritise promptly where necessary,  to meet the needs and demands of the client’s service.
• Possess very good interpersonal skills, with the courage and professionalism to challenge when necessary, whilst planning appropriate and cost effective ER interventions with senior leaders and  managers within our Client Councils
• Have effective written communication skills, to draft employment related letters, advice notes and HR policies

We offer great benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.1% employer contribution
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 days extra
• Get your birthday off*
• Agile working policy- Minimum of 2 days working in the office per week
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Inclusive employment policies including gender neutral Family Parental leave policy and Time off provisions to support those special and also challenging moments in our employees’ lives
• We support your career development

*A qualifying period will need to be completed to obtain these benefits

For more information about PSPS, you can view our corporate video and read all about our benefits on our website.

ABOUT US:

PSPS (Public Sector Partnership Services) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) which is wholly owned by East Lindsey District Council, South Holland District Council and Boston Borough Council. The Company operates from its offices in Spalding, Boston, and Horncastle. The Company provides a range of services including Human Resources & Payroll, Financial Services, Procurement & Contracts, ICT (Information and Communications Technology) & Digital, Customer Contact, Revenues & Benefits, Health & Safety, and a range of Corporate Support services.

The Company primarily delivers these services to its three client Councils, in support of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (S&ELCP), across the Company itself and externally to a resident population of approximately 305,000 across the geographical boundaries of South Holland, East Lindsey and Boston.

We aim to be a competitive employer of choice within the local area, and within the public sector landscape as a service provider. We work hard to ensure we model our values and behaviours in developing and investing in our people and seek to be bold and innovative.

Closing Date – 18 November 2024

Interview Date - week commencing 25 November 2024

If you are interested in joining our team and would like to have an initial discussion about this role, please contact Erin Jackson, HR Manager (Employee Relations & Client Lead) .

PSPS is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

PSPS is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.

PSPS reserve the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews will be arranged when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.