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South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated mental health service provider in London seeks an experienced Employee Relations / HR caseworker on a 6-month fixed term contract. This role focuses on managing sensitive HR cases, guiding managers through investigations, and ensuring adherence to employment law. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership and collaboration with HR teams to meet organizational goals within a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in handling highly sensitive HR cases.
• Comfortable with employment policy and complex frameworks.
• Proficient in providing guidance on investigations and hearings.

Responsibilities

• Develop employee relations plans for stakeholder groups.
• Lead ER interventions and support change management.
• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners.

Skills

Complex case management

Employment law knowledge

Leadership in HR

Job description

Develop and deliver a business-focused employee relations plan that meets the needs of all Service Line and Corporate stakeholder groups.

Act as an ER expert, promote best practice in ER interventions, and provide leadership within the team.

Support change management and TUPE work commissioned by People Delivery Partners.

Provide high standards of advice, guidance, and support to managers on investigation and hearings processes in the Trust.

Work closely with HR Business Partners to ensure HR involvement supports business objectives through efficient and effective ER casework management.

Collaborate with the HR Direct First point of contact service; escalate complex cases through the triage process.

We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations / HR caseworker to lead a caseload of highly sensitive, complex cases. The role requires someone comfortable with complex casework, following employment policy, and a good working knowledge of employment law.

About Us

We are South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We are proud to belong, aiming to provide the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission rates our services as "good"; we aspire to be "outstanding". We are transforming our services and facilities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together.

This role is offered on a 6 month fixed term basis and is based at Tolworth Hospital with remote working.

The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, offering flexible working options.

Selection Process

As part of the interview and assessment process, applicants can expect a presentation with a Q&A, followed by an interview.