Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Support Team)- Bank/Agency

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is looking for an Employee Relations Advisor to manage complex sickness absence cases. The ideal candidate will provide proactive support to managers and lead training initiatives. Experience in a unionized, fast-paced environment is essential, with a working requirement of onsite presence at least 4 days a week. This temporary position is critical for supporting various employee relations matters across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing sickness-related absence cases requiring HR intervention.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on managing complex sickness-related absence cases.
• Provide first-line advice on employee relations matters.
• Deliver training to managers on employee relations.

Skills

Experience managing complex sickness absence caseloads

Training and coaching managers in absence management

Effective communication in a unionized environment

Proactive employee relations support

Job description

(BANK) Band 5, Full Time

Hello! We're looking to appoint an Employee Relations Advisor via Bank to join the Employee Relations Team at Croydon Health Services for 4 months.

We are seeking individuals with experience managing complex sickness absence caseloads who can work effectively in fast-paced, large, unionized organizations. The ideal candidate will have experience training and coaching managers in absence management and be prepared to work both onsite at the hospital and in the community, with a requirement to be onsite at least 4 days a week.

Interview Date - TBC

The post holder will have autonomy in managing their own time and diary commitments. They will lead on managing complex sickness-related absence cases requiring HR intervention and handle a varied employee relations caseload.

They will work proactively with managers, providing first-line advice on employee relations matters, offering general ER support, and delivering training to managers.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services through various clinics across Croydon. Established on 1st August 2010 through the merger of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, the Trust employs around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people. Our main hospital, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London, complemented by outpatient clinics, community centers, and home-based care including Children’s Hospital at Home.

Our NHS is committed to meeting growing healthcare demands through innovation and service transformation. We emphasize education and training, offering a range of skills development and professional growth opportunities.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Lindy Chetty
• Job title: Employee Relations Manager
• Email: [e-mail]