ER Advisor (Temporary) – Part Time
📍 Edinburgh | Hybrid Working
💰 £33,175 FTE (pro-rata)
🕒 20 hours per week | Flexible working pattern
📅 12-week temporary contract | Immediate start preferred
An experienced ER Advisor is urgently required for a well-known Edinburgh organisation during a critical operational period.
This opportunity is perfect for an established Employee Relations Advisor, Senior HR Advisor or experienced ER Specialist seeking flexibility, autonomy and meaningful casework.
You will join a collaborative People team during a busy summer period.
The organisation is managing complex employee relations matters and requires confident support immediately.
The successful ER Advisor will become the key contact for employee relations casework across the business.
You must be comfortable managing sensitive issues and advising managers confidently.
You will also liaise with external solicitors on ongoing complex employment matters.
This role requires someone calm, credible and highly experienced in employment law and ER processes.
What you’ll be doing:
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Managing employee relations casework from start to finish
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Supporting disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence processes
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Advising managers on flexible working and family leave matters
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Supporting complex ongoing ER matters and tribunal preparation
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Guiding managers through informal and formal employee issues
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Conducting note-taking during formal meetings and hearings
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Liaising with Occupational Health and supporting reasonable adjustments
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Providing practical, solutions-focused HR advice across the organisation
Although heavily ER-focused, the role will also support wider HR activity when required.
This includes:
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Payroll administration support
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Employee lifecycle administration
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HR systems updates and reporting
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Supporting onboarding and HR inductions
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Assisting with recruitment coordination during peak periods
What we’re looking for:
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Proven experience within an ER Advisor or HR Advisor position
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Strong employment law and employee relations knowledge
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Confidence handling complex and sensitive casework independently
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Previous exposure to tribunal preparation or solicitor liaison
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to make balanced, commercially aware decisions
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CIPD qualification or equivalent experience preferred
This role is not suited to someone seeking their first HR Advisory opportunity.
We are specifically seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor who enjoys ER case management and can quickly build credibility.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone returning to work, seeking reduced hours or wanting a high-impact temporary assignment.
Immediate availability is strongly preferred.
To apply, please send your CV today for immediate consideration.