Location: Edinburgh, with frequent travel across Scotland Salary: £32,000
Salary Band: 1.8
Hours: Full Time (35 Hours per week)
Contract: Fixed-Term 6 Months 
Reports To: Director of Operations
Disclosure & Barring Check: This post will be subject to a PVG check for working with vulnerable Adults.

Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.

As an Employee Relations (ER) Case Officer, you will play a critical role in fostering a positive and fair workplace culture. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practices. This role requires a hands-on approach, working closely with managers and senior staff across the organisation to resolve workplace issues effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide professional ER advice and support on a range of employment matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and absence management cases
• Conduct and support investigations, ensuring fair and consistent processes in line with Change Mental Health policies and employment legislation
• Assist in reviewing and developing HR policies, ensuring they are legally compliant and aligned with best practices
• Support managers in handling sensitive and complex employee relations cases, offering pragmatic and solution-focused advice
• Ensure effective case management of all ER matters, maintaining accurate records, and reporting trends to senior leadership
• Keep up to date with changes in employment law, advising on their impact and implementing necessary updates to policies and procedures
• Contribute to HR improvement projects, ensuring Change Mental Health remains an employer of choice and a leader in best employment practices
• Additional duties and projects as required by the Director of Operations

Essential Criteria:
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience) with a strong understanding of employment law and best practice 
• Previous experience in an operational HR advisory or ER-focused role 
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to handle complex employee relations cases sensitively and professionally • Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and effectively manage multiple cases 
• A proactive approach to improving HR processes and fostering a fair, inclusive workplace 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to make a real impact in the values-driven organisation dedicated to improving mental health support across Scotland.