Job summary
The Deputy Head of Employee Relations is responsible for leading and delivering a high quality, professional, customer-focused and timely ER advisory and support service throughout the Trust, providing expert leadership, professional advice and support on a full range of ER matters and organisational change programmes. The role is responsible for leading a team of ER Managers and Advisors to proactively manage casework and undertake investigations relating to all ER issues and manage/lead on organisational change programmes, ensuring that this is carried out in a timely, effective and efficient way and in accordance with current legislation, best practice and NUH policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
They will carry a significant portfolio of highly complex ER casework and be responsible for leading on highly sensitive ER matters, including but not limited to bullying and harassment, disciplinary and grievance, sickness absence, performance management and MHPS cases, and including supporting managers in the preparation of cases at all stages of the procedure. They will take the lead for supporting managers with large scale, complex organisational change programmes, including supporting them to design and devise future structures and develop and present consultation documents and carry out formal consultation procedures. They will be responsible for building effective relationships, liaison and negotiation with senior staff side representatives, and for the preparation of legal bundles and representing the Trust as a witness at Employment Tribunals.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Head of Employee Relations will work proactively with Directors, Medical and Clinical Leaders, General Managers, Staff Side representatives, People Services colleagues and other senior stakeholders both internal and external to support the delivery of strategic and operational projects and initiatives through a proactive, positive and customer-focused approach to employee relations and case management work.
They will deliver the Trusts Employee Relations service as a critical element of the overall People Strategy, and will support the achievement of the Trusts EDI objectives and the development and maintenance of a fair, consistent and Just Culture approach. They will lead on the implementation of Trust wide ER initiatives throughout the Trust and support the People Services Leadership Team to achieve strategic People and Business objectives, professional standards and Board assurance requirements.
The Senior ER Managers will provide professional and strategic ER leadership, advice and support and act as the link for all ER matters and programmes of work, including contributing to the development of the Trusts corporate strategy, the implementation of national initiatives and the achievement of national ER performance targets within the Trust. The Senior ER Manager will adopt a values based approach and act as a role model in support of the Trusts values and behaviours. They will deliver exceptional service, developing, coaching and advising managers in accordance with best practice, employment law and NUH Policies and Procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Head of Employee Relations will work proactively with Directors, Medical and Clinical Leaders, General Managers, Staff Side representatives, People Services colleagues and other senior stakeholders both internal and external to support the delivery of strategic and operational projects and initiatives through a proactive, positive and customer-focused approach to employee relations and case management work.
They will deliver the Trusts Employee Relations service as a critical element of the overall People Strategy, and will support the achievement of the Trusts EDI objectives and the development and maintenance of a fair, consistent and Just Culture approach. They will lead on the implementation of Trust wide ER initiatives throughout the Trust and support the People Services Leadership Team to achieve strategic People and Business objectives, professional standards and Board assurance requirements.
The Senior ER Managers will provide professional and strategic ER leadership, advice and support and act as the link for all ER matters and programmes of work, including contributing to the development of the Trusts corporate strategy, the implementation of national initiatives and the achievement of national ER performance targets within the Trust. The Senior ER Manager will adopt a values based approach and act as a role model in support of the Trusts values and behaviours. They will deliver exceptional service, developing, coaching and advising managers in accordance with best practice, employment law and NUH Policies and Procedures.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oMasters level / Level 7 Advanced CIPD HR qualification (or equivalent) plus significant post qualification experience (as below) oActive Chartered membership of CIPD (or equivalent) oExcellent level of English, written and verbal oEvidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- oGood knowledge of a range of complex HR topics including Learning & OD, Resourcing, Organisational Change, EDI, Metric analysis and use, development of workforce strategy and Employment Relations and policy development oExperience of working at a senior level, presenting proposals, developing strategy, representing the organisation externally, presenting and articulating data and writing and presenting quality reports/ presentations oSignificant experience of working in a large, complex unionised environment. oExcellent knowledge of Employment Law (current and proposed).
Communication & Relationships
Essential
- oHigh level communication with written and verbal skills that can be adapted in accordance with the environment and needs of the audience. oAbility to coach staff and managers. oDemonstrable leadership skills. oStakeholder management experience oProven line management and supervision experience oAbility to develop and maintain relationships across a wide range of managers/ clinicians and staff at all levels oAbility to lead and maintain the momentum of working parties and steering groups oDeveloped negotiation skills with the ability to use persuasion where there is resistance. oConfident and able to establish credibility quickly oAble to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of staff internal and external to the Trust. This may include highly sensitive or complex information attracting an element of resistance or challenge oAble to influence and persuade oAble to prepare complex but clear written reports and letters
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Proven demonstrable ability to: oAnalyse and interpret highly complex information in a variety of formats oCollate, interpret and present data to inform decision making oAnalyse situations and use own initiative and judgement in dealing with complex problems to provide and facilitate workable solutions oAssess the strategic impact of the implementation of different options on the effectiveness of the organisation as a whole oGather business intelligence and translate this into effective plans oDemonstrate an understanding of the business and ability to translate business needs into creative workforce solutions.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oMasters level / Level 7 Advanced CIPD HR qualification (or equivalent) plus significant post qualification experience (as below) oActive Chartered membership of CIPD (or equivalent) oExcellent level of English, written and verbal oEvidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- oGood knowledge of a range of complex HR topics including Learning & OD, Resourcing, Organisational Change, EDI, Metric analysis and use, development of workforce strategy and Employment Relations and policy development oExperience of working at a senior level, presenting proposals, developing strategy, representing the organisation externally, presenting and articulating data and writing and presenting quality reports/ presentations oSignificant experience of working in a large, complex unionised environment. oExcellent knowledge of Employment Law (current and proposed).
Communication & Relationships
Essential
- oHigh level communication with written and verbal skills that can be adapted in accordance with the environment and needs of the audience. oAbility to coach staff and managers. oDemonstrable leadership skills. oStakeholder management experience oProven line management and supervision experience oAbility to develop and maintain relationships across a wide range of managers/ clinicians and staff at all levels oAbility to lead and maintain the momentum of working parties and steering groups oDeveloped negotiation skills with the ability to use persuasion where there is resistance. oConfident and able to establish credibility quickly oAble to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of staff internal and external to the Trust. This may include highly sensitive or complex information attracting an element of resistance or challenge oAble to influence and persuade oAble to prepare complex but clear written reports and letters
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Proven demonstrable ability to: oAnalyse and interpret highly complex information in a variety of formats oCollate, interpret and present data to inform decision making oAnalyse situations and use own initiative and judgement in dealing with complex problems to provide and facilitate workable solutions oAssess the strategic impact of the implementation of different options on the effectiveness of the organisation as a whole oGather business intelligence and translate this into effective plans oDemonstrate an understanding of the business and ability to translate business needs into creative workforce solutions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).