Employee Relations Advisor

Equilibrium Healthcare Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

CIPD fee reimbursement

Birthday day off

Refer a Friend

Free onsite parking

BlueLight reimbursement

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

Equilibrium Healthcare is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our HR Team across multiple Manchester sites. You will support line managers with ER issues, manage cases from intake to resolution, and ensure compliant processes.

The ideal candidate is CIPD Level 3 qualified, with proven ER experience in a multi-site environment and strong employment law knowledge. Hybrid working and travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Experienced ER professional with a proven track record.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in a multi-site organisation with strong employment law knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support line managers with employee relations issues and provide pragmatic advice.
• Manage ER cases from initial consultation to end resolution.
• Assist line managers with disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and other ER processes.
• Prepare meeting and hearing documentation, letters, and outcomes.
• Identify legal/business risks and provide practical mitigation recommendations.
• Maintain accurate case records and log activity on HR system.
• Keep up to date with employment law developments and apply best practices.

Skills

ER expertise

Case management

Stakeholder mgmt

Employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

Equilibrium Healthcare is currently looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Employee Relations Advisor to join our HR Team.

Main responsibilities include:

• Supporting line managers by offering professional and pragmatic support and advice on Employee related issues
• Managing ER cases from initial consultation to end resolution in a timely manner
• Supporting line managers with disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and other ER related processes
• Preparing meeting and hearing documentation, invite and outcome letters
• Identifying potential legal and business risks and providing practical recommendations to mitigate these
• Maintaining accurate case records and recording all activity on our HR System
• Keeping up to date with employment law developments and ensuring policies and practices reflect current legislation and best practice

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced ER professional with a proven track record
• Be CIPD qualified to a minimum level 3
• Have experience of working within a multi-site organisation
• Have up to date and working knowledge of employment law and best practice guidance
• Have the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
• Be able to respond effectively to planned and un-planned work priorities

Prior experience of the healthcare sector would be desirable, but not essential.

About EHC and our values:

Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.

Summary:

40 hours per week (hybrid working, the successful candidate will be willing to travel frequently between all Manchester based sites and must have access to own transport to enable this).

£34,000 to £36,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

Benefits:

• Career Growth at EHC: We prioritise your professional development with training and advancement opportunities within our organisation.
• Reimbursement for CIPD registration fees.
• Birthday day off.
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free onsite parking.
• BlueLight Care Reimbursement
• Eye Care Vouchers.