Employment Affairs Adviser

The role I am looking to recruit is an Employment Affairs Adviser for my Trade and Services client who are based on the outskirts of Edinburgh. This is a very varied role and will join a great team within the organisation.

Client Details

My client are a membership body for one of the major trades in Scotland. They have over 1000 members, ranging from sole traders to large blue chip organisations and offer advice on employment law, employee relations, create policies and write documents to support the businesses in complex people situations. They also advise on Health & Safety, training and development.

There is a great culture without time pressures but an understanding that the jobs get done and gets done well. Overtime is positively discouraged.

Description

As Employment Affairs Adviser you will be responsible for;

• Advising members on people related issues such as sickness and absence, disciplinary, grievance, performance management and any maternity/paternity related queries.
• Write letters for any disciplinary or formal meetings for the members.
• Write policies and update as and when required.
• Keeping document up to date with changing employment laws.
• Mediate if cases reach tribunal stage but the aim is to solve the issue at the source and avoid the member reaching a tribunal stage.
• Keep all committee papers up to date and ensure all members have minutes following each meeting.
• Working with the training manager at a strategic level with SQA, colleges etc.
• Working closely with any trade unions.
• Advising apprentices to see them through the programme.

Profile

The successful Employment Affairs Adviser will have;

• Great attention to details for writing and proof reading policies and documents
• An ability to manage multiple cases at any one time
• A desire to write up-to-date and relevant policies.
• Be great with administration
• A great telephone manner and ability to build relationship both over the phone and face to face.
• Ability to travel throughout Scotland as and when business needs dictate (usually around 5 times per year.)

Job Offer

The successful candidate will earn a salary of GBP28,000 - GBP30,000 plus excellent benefits.