Senior Client Services Partner at Harrow Council

Role: Senior HR Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Lead)

Location: Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT (London Borough of Harrow)

Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership, representing the London Borough of Harrow

Contract Type: Temporary – Initial 6-month assignment, with potential for extension

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2–3 days office attendance)

Pay Rate: £24.81 per hour PAYE (Negotiable)

About the Role

Pertemps Recruitment, working with the London Borough of Harrow, is looking for a Senior HR Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Lead) to join the HR Services team. The role focuses on managing sickness absence and supporting managers with complex employee relations cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategies to reduce short- and long-term sickness absence.
• Advise managers on complex cases (health conditions, disability, stress, ER issues).
• Work closely with occupational health, managers, and Trade Unions.
• Manage absence cases through formal procedures, hearings, and appeals.
• Provide regular reports and dashboards on sickness, turnover, and case trends.
• Deliver training to managers on absence management.
• Keep accurate records in line with data protection rules.

Key Requirements

• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD).
• Degree and/or CIPD qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Experience handling complex employee relations issues with knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to influence and work effectively with senior managers and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with a focus on results.
• Creative problem-solving approach.
• Proven success in employee relations, including sickness absence, TUPE, and HR projects.
• Experience working in a large organisation.