Role: Senior HR Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Lead)Location: Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT (London Borough of Harrow)Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership, representing the London Borough of HarrowContract Type: Temporary - Initial 6-month assignment, with potential for extensionWorking Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days office attendance)Pay Rate: 24.81 per hour PAYE (Negotiable)About the Role:Pertemps Recruitment, working with the London Borough of Harrow, is looking for a Senior HR Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Lead) to join the HR Services team. The role focuses on managing sickness absence and supporting managers with complex employee relations cases.Key Responsibilities:Lead strategies to reduce short- and long-term sickness absence.Advise managers on complex cases (health conditions, disability, stress, ER issues).Work closely with occupational health, managers, and Trade Unions.Manage absence cases through formal procedures, hearings, and appeals.Provide regular reports and dashboards on sickness, turnover, and case trends.Deliver training to managers on absence management.Keep accurate records in line with data protection rules.Key Requirements:Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD).Degree and/or CIPD qualification, or equivalent experience.Strong report writing and communication skills.Experience handling complex employee relations issues with knowledge of employment law.Ability to influence and work effectively with senior managers and stakeh