Employee Relations Advisor

Employee Relations Advisor Job Details | City of London Corporation We use cookies to offer you the best possible website experience. Your cookie preferences will be stored in your browser’s local storage. This includes cookies necessary for the website's operation. Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve the website's performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests. Your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all cookies. Modify Cookie Preferences Accept All Cookies Skip to main content Careers Home Explore Jobs Working Here Working here Rewards & Wellbeing Training & Development Entry Level Talent Apprentices Work Experience Search Jobs Careers Home Explore Jobs Working Here Working here Rewards & Wellbeing Training & Development Entry Level Talent Apprentices Work Experience Language English (United Kingdom) View profile Employee Login Search Jobs Job Description Apply now Job Title: Employee Relations Advisor Posting Start Date: 06/10/2026 Posting End Date: 16/10/2026 Department: People & HR Office Location: Guildhall Level of DBS required for this role: None required Level of vetting required?: No security vetting is required Is this a politically restricted post?: No Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: No Salary: £45,650 - £50,860 inclusive of all allowances Contractual hours: 35 Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:15am – 5:00pm. Basis: Full -Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 month Mat Cover) Workplace category: Hybrid Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance. Attachments : Job Description and Person Specification Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.  We encourage you to apply early. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Variety. Purpose. People. Bring agility, judgement and emotional intelligence to work that makes a real difference. Join the City of London’s incredible Employee Relations Team and help managers and colleagues navigate a wide range of people matters with confidence, care and professionalism. You will become part of a collaborative, supportive group that shares expertise, values one another’s contribution and is committed to making a real difference. One day you may be supporting a sensitive grievance or sickness absence case; the next, coordinating an employment tribunal bundle, researching a legal update, improving case data or contributing to a change project. Why this role stands out Real variety: move confidently between casework, projects, research, reporting, training support and stakeholder queries. Meaningful impact: help create fair processes, positive working relationships and practical solutions. Trusted relationships: work with managers, employees, trade unions, HR colleagues, legal advisers and external partners. Room to grow: deepen your employment law knowledge and develop broad, hands-on ER experience in a large, multi-disciplined organisation. What you’ll bring You will thrive here if you can quickly understand what each situation needs and adapt your approach without losing sight of fairness or detail. High emotional intelligence is essential: you will listen carefully, recognise different perspectives, stay composed under pressure and communicate sensitively while giving clear, credible advice. Agility to switch pace, priorities and style across different types of work. Sound HR knowledge, including UK employment law and employee relations casework. Strong organisation, written communication and attention to detail. Confidence, discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information. A collaborative, customer-focused approach and the initiative to ke