JOB TITLE Employee Relations Partner
POST NUMBER 014980
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £38,510 to £42,123 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2027
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
• Review and update policies making sure the organisation is legally compliant, liaising with unions and managers in the implementation of any changes.
• You will be advising and supporting line managers on employee relations issue including disciplinary (capability/conduct), grievance, appeals, flexible working requests, advising on risk and supporting with formal investigations and hearings.
• Advise on the application and interpretation of people policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and best practice.
• Support managers in proactively manage sickness absence and colleague wellbeing in collaboration with managers and progress occupational health referrals and recommendations.
• Provide and analyse reports to identify patterns and suggest management aids.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will:
• Be a people orientated person who is able to advise on positive resolutions for individuals and the organisation.
• Have an ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders to ensure consistent implementation of policies across the organisation.
• Have working knowledge of employment law and be able to communicate this to a variety of demographics.
• Be open to innovative ideas and driving forward new practices inline with the law.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Mags Mahoney
Job Title HR Operations Manger
Phone Number 07561 858458
Email mags.mahoney@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 23 November 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing: 30 November 2026
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
We are changing.
Stevenage Borough Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Stevenage Borough Council on 1 April 2029, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.
LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.
To find out more, visit Local Government Reorganisation | Shaping Hertfordshire's Future
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.
