via Indeed · 16 September 2026 ·3 days ago

People Relations Consultant

London Borough of Merton
Merton Full-time
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Grade/Salary: ME13 \- £48,003 to £52,194 per annum

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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.

*Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.*

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