Employee Relations Advisor: Coach Managers & Shape Policy

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Salfords; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to provide expert ER and HR guidance across complex and sensitive employment matters. You will coach managers through investigations and formal processes, advise on suspensions and employment law, and support tribunal preparation alongside HR leadership.

You will use ER data to identify themes, contribute to policy development, and deliver training to improve people management across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience providing ER/HR advice across complex employment matters.
• Coaching and supporting managers through investigations and formal processes.
• Advising on suspensions, exclusions and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional ER and HR advice across complex and sensitive matters.
• Support managers with investigations, hearings and appeals.
• Prepare investigation reports, statements of case and hearing documentation.
• Advise on employment legislation, contracts and Trust policies.
• Support Employment Tribunal preparation with HR leadership.
• Use ER data to identify themes, monitor performance and support improvements.
• Contribute to policy development and keep managers informed of changes in employment law and best practice.
• Deliver training and build manager confidence in people management.
• Build partnerships with Trade Unions and senior managers.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Investigations

Unions liaison

Training delivery

Policy development

Data interpretation

Job description

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to provide expert ER and HR guidance across complex and sensitive employment matters. You will coach managers through investigations and formal processes, advise on suspensions and employment law, and support tribunal preparation alongside HR leadership.

You will use ER data to identify themes, contribute to policy development, and deliver training to improve people management across the Trust.