Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Job Advert: Senior Employee Relations Advisor - Service Care Solutions
Location: Leeds
Rate: £29.34 per hour (Umbrella)


About the Role
Service Care Solutions is recruiting for a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join a dynamic and professional Employee Relations team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled HR professional to contribute to an efficient and customer-focused service, supporting police staff and officers in line with organisational objectives, policies, and legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead by example, ensuring adherence to the Police Code of Ethics and organisational values.

  • Provide expert guidance on performance, attendance, and wellbeing management for police officers and staff.

  • Oversee and support a team of Employee Relations Advisors, managing workloads and providing coaching and expert advice.

  • Act as a subject expert on HR policies, employment legislation, and complex case management.

  • Support and advise in the final stages of disciplinary hearings, appeals, and limited duty panels.

  • Lead on the design, delivery, and evaluation of HR policies to ensure legal compliance and best practice.

  • Assist in implementing organisational change, collaborative agreements, and workforce reviews.

  • Engage in consultation and negotiation with Trade Unions and Staff Associations.

  • Deliver training, coaching, and briefings on employment law and HR best practices.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement by conducting audits, case reviews, and performance monitoring.


About You:


We are looking for a motivated and knowledgeable professional who can bring expertise in employee relations, case management, and organisational change.

The ideal candidate will have:



  • CIPD Level 7 qualification (or Level 5 with significant experience).

  • Strong experience in employee relations, policy development, and employment law.

  • Proven ability to advise on complex people management cases.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Experience in consulting and negotiating with Trade Unions and Staff Associations.

  • Previous experience in leading a team and supporting organisational change.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with a strategic and analytical approach.

  • Full UK driving licence and ability to travel within the force area.


Why Join Us?


  • Work with a professional and supportive team in a key advisory role.


  • Gain experience within a policing environment, influencing HR policies and case management.


  • Competitive pay rate of £29.34 per hour (Umbrella).


  • 12-month contract with the opportunity to contribute to significant workforce improvements.



If you are a proactive and experienced Employee Relations professional looking for a new challenge, apply today!
For more information or to apply, contact:


Lewis Ashcroft - Service Care Solutions


Email: lewis.ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk


Phone: 01772 208962




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