People Relations Consultant

Advert Text Roles: 1 Permanent + 1 Fixed-Term (12 months) Interviews: W/C 12th October 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. Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex attendance, performance, disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Advise on restructures, organisational change, TUPE and redundancies.
• Provide guidance on employment law, HR policies and procedures.
• Support hearings, appeals and complex employee relations matters.
• Consult and negotiate with trade unions.
• Produce ER reports, data analysis and management information.
• Coach managers to improve their people-management capability.
• Support early resolution of workplace issues and minimise organisational risk. About You
• Experienced HR professional with strong employee relations and employment law expertise.
• Proven experience managing complex ER cases and organisational change.
• Knowledge of TUPE and experience working with trade unions.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities and sensitive/confidential matters.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• MCIPD qualified, working towards it, or equivalent experience. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative People and Culture team, influence people practice and help create positive workplace experiences across Merton. UK work authorisation: Candidates must have existing and unrestricted UK work authorisation.