Assistant ER Absence Advisor - FTC in Birmingham

Job description

Assistant ER Absence Advisor- Maternity Cover 12 months

Your new role

You will be joining a team of talented, solution focussed and driven employee relations specialists. Our purpose is to support our managers to make Mitie a great place to work. We advise and coach managers in their management of ER cases, upholding fair and just policies in-line with legislation and best practice whilst balancing risk and commerciality to deliver the best results for our business.

This is a hybrid role normally 1 day per week in the office, (Birmingham) with flexible working available. We support continuous development including those who wish to continue or begin their CIPD studies.

What to Expect

• Management of your own caseload of absence management cases using your knowledge in ER and employment law, from receipt of a case through to its conclusion.
• Actively supporting and coaching People Managers to effectively manage short term and long-term absence cases to raise levels of attendance throughout the business.
• Provide HR advice in relation to HR absence management policy, practices & procedures.
• Acting as the Subject Matter Expert for absence within the ER team.
• Management of death-in-service cases, liaising with internal support departments and proactively supporting next of kin.
• Utilise technology, including our case management system, to remotely deliver a quality service to our customers.
• Exposure to a wide variety of contracts across many sectors, both public and private
• Be part of a wider customer service focussed People Support team, Mitie's central HR function
• Support with triaging ER cases received from the business

What we are looking for

• Employee Relations knowledge or keen interest in Employee Relations
• CIPD qualified or looking for the opportunity to be supported with your studies
• Proficient IT skills including MS Word and MS Excel.
• An understanding of HR systems would be an advantage.
• Keen interest in Employment Law.
• Strong understanding of and respect for confidentiality.

Competencies

• Curious thinker - has an inquisitive mind, researches and asks questions.
• Strong customer service focus, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong case management skills where there are competing priorities
• Well organised, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and to work on own initiative.
• Coaching & influencing – uses different approaches and influencing techniques supported by logic, facts and key benefits

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English