Reed HR are working alongside a large Educational Establishment based in South West London who are recruiting for an Employee Relations Officer on a permanent basis.
This role is hybrid so travel into the office will be required. 
Key Purpose
Work as part of a team providing HR advice and support to line managers and employees on the employee life cycle with a specialist focus on employee relations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Coaching and supporting line managers on employee relations issues including absence management, performance management, grievances, disciplinaries, probation casework amongst other things
* Provide advice to employees and managers on terms and conditions of service, employment policies and procedures
* Support and advise managers with level 1 and level 2 meetings under the absence and performance management policies and support with referrals to occupational health
* Work closely with colleagues in HR to ensure that payroll affected changes are notified and processed
* Supporting the HR Manager with the delivery of training for line managers and other activities supporting management development
* Supporting the HR Manager with managing HR processes like ending of fixed term contracts, redundancy consultation meetings and reorganization meetings.
* Working with colleagues both in HR and in the wider business to identify and deliver initiatives and projects, ensuring that the service we deliver is continuously improving
* Attend meetings with managers within your assigned business area to update on casework progress, identifying issues or trends
* Take notes at meetings including investigations, hearings and appeals
* Support on recruitment panels as required
Person Specifications 
- Experience of supporting on ER cases including sickness, grievances, disciplinary and performance
- Experience of coaching and supporting line managers through the management of staff and through the management of change