Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Employee Relations Team for a Senior Employee Relations Advisor. This role primarily supports managers by providing an expert corporate relations advisory service to Trust managers, modelled extensively around e-access and e-tools, that ensures the Trust becomes and remains an employer and provider of choice. You will provide expert employee relations advice to managers and provide timely and effective interpretation of developing employment law and HR policy and procedures.
Previous experience of employee relations is essential and you should have experience of advising managers.
Main duties of the job
To act as the focal point for managers on all employee relations matters. Providing detailed advice and guidance to managers on the interpretation of Trust policies and procedures and employment legislation. Advise on all employee relations cases, i.e. Disciplinary, Grievance, Capability and Sickness.
Work autonomously, manage a high case load of Disciplinary, Performance, Grievance and complex sickness absence cases, plus any other relevant employee relations case work as determined by the Employment Relations Manager and/or Deputy Head of Employee Relations.
To support the Employee Relations helpline rota and take calls and e-mails to advise line managers on a range of employee relations queries.
About us
You will work alongside Deputy Head of Employee Relations, Employee Relations Manager and Employee Relations Advisors and other Senior Employee Relations Advisor colleagues, providing guidance and cross cover to one another when required.
The Employee Relations team is based at offices on Great Dover Street, near the Guy's Hospital Site. We support hybrid working arrangements with a combination of home and on-site working. There is a requirement to work on-site two days per week.
You will be working as part of an experienced and supportive team who will be able to offer guidance and share learning to support you in the next step of your HR career and continuing professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for providing expert advice and guidance to managers on all aspects of employee relations.
Working autonomously, you will be responsible for managing a large and complex case load
Please see detailed job description for main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for providing expert advice and guidance to managers on all aspects of employee relations.
Working autonomously, you will be responsible for managing a large and complex case load
Please see detailed job description for main responsibilities
Person Specification
Educational/Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate calibre or person with significant relevant experience
- CIPD or equivalent
- Evidence of continued learning / development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing employee relations advice and support to managers in a large complex organization with union recognition
- Experience of contributing to service development
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- A detailed and up to date knowledge of employment law and demonstrable experience of interpreting and applying the law in relation to the terms and conditions of an organisation
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and explain Terms and Conditions in a manner that enables the manager to seek an appropriate resolution of the presenting issue
Person Specification
Educational/Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate calibre or person with significant relevant experience
- CIPD or equivalent
- Evidence of continued learning / development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing employee relations advice and support to managers in a large complex organization with union recognition
- Experience of contributing to service development
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- A detailed and up to date knowledge of employment law and demonstrable experience of interpreting and applying the law in relation to the terms and conditions of an organisation
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and explain Terms and Conditions in a manner that enables the manager to seek an appropriate resolution of the presenting issue
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).
