Our local authority client based in North West London are urgently seeking an experienced Senior HR Employee Relations Advisor. Role PurposeThe Senior HR Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Lead) is responsible for leading and delivering effective sickness absence management across the Council. This role provides specialist advice and support to reduce sickness absence levels, implement preventative measures, and ensure consistent application of absence policies and procedures. This role also covers all areas of HR remit including high risk and complex HR issues. The postholder will demonstrate behaviours and competencies to transform the HR service, ensuring it delivers highly effective outcome-focused and proactive support to customers. The Senior HR Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Lead) will operate within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, supporting the Council s people initiatives and programme. They will act independently and proactively to ensure knowledge is kept up to date with the latest policy changes and best practice. Main Duties / Accountabilities Lead the Council''s approach to managing both short and long-term sickness absence, developing strategies to reduce absence levelsProvide specialist advice to managers on complex absence cases, including long-term health conditions, disability-related absence, and stress management as well as complex ER casesBuild excellent working relationships with stakeholders including occupational health providers, mana