HR Casework Advisor
(Town Hall, South Shields/Hybrid Working)
£41,771 pa
Fixed Term Contract until May 2028
Make a real impact where it matters most
Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting Children and Family Services — helping managers navigate complex employee relations issues with confidence and consistency.
As a Human Resources Casework Advisor, you will be a trusted partner to senior leaders, providing expert advice across a wide range of HR matters while ensuring best practice and full compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.
What you will be doing
- Providing specialist HR advice on complex casework including:
- Disciplinary and grievance matters;
- Absence management and capability;
- Recruitment and selection;
- Performance management;
- Organisational change and workforce planning.
- Supporting and advising managers at all levels, including up to Directors.
- Designing and delivering engaging training sessions on key HR topics.
What we are looking for
- You will be an experienced and confident HR professional who:
- Has a strong background in employee relations casework;
- Can build effective relationships with all stakeholders;
- Communicates clearly and provides pragmatic, solution-focused advice;
- Is comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving service area;
- Has the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
Why join us?
- Flexible hybrid working – because work is what you do, not where you do it;
- Opportunity to work on meaningful, impactful cases within Children and Family Services;
- A supportive and collaborative team environment;
- Excellent benefits package, find out more about our benefits: www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
Interested?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Rebecca Dlangamandla, Human Resource Advisor on (0191) 424 6244 or
Suzanne Bell, HR Advisory and Occupational Health Team Manager on (0191) 424 6183.
Interviews to take place Thursday 18 June 2026.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
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Closing date: 5.00 pm, Tuesday 9 June 2026.
