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Senior People Officer – Employee Relations & Learning and DevelopmentPart-time (21 hrs/week) | Permanent | Remote (UK-based, with occasional travel)Salary: £39,597 (Full time equivalent)MLC are partnering with a public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Senior People Officer to join their small, collaborative People team and play a key role in supporting managers and employees across the organisation.This is a hands-on generalist role with lead responsibility for employee relations and learning & development. Working closely with the People Manager, you will act as a trusted adviser to managers, independently manage a varied ER caseload, and help shape a positive, inclusive and legally compliant workplace culture. You will also lead on coordinating organisational learning and development activity, supporting manager capability and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:Be the first point of contact for employee relations matters, managing cases such as sickness absence, performance, conduct, probation and grievancesAdvise and support managers through formal processes, including investigations and hearingsPrepare clear, high-quality HR documentation and correspondenceLead on planning, coordinating and evaluating learning and development activity, including mandatory trainingProvide practical HR advice across the employee lifecycleSupport people data reporting, policy development and continuous improvement of People processesDevelop clear internal People communications to support managers and staffAbout you:CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)Solid experience working as an HR generalist across the full employee lifecycleProven experience independently managing employee relations caseworkStrong worki