Employee Relations Manager

NHS Jobs; Harlow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in England is seeking a highly skilled Employee Relations professional who can demonstrate a track record in senior ER advisory, managing complex casework, and delivering expert guidance to managers on employment law and NHS policy.

Reporting to the Employee Relations Lead, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the Employee Relations Team, lead service improvement initiatives and help develop policies and procedures to ensure a high-quality, compliant service across the NHS.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior employee relations or HR advisory role.
• Proven track record in managing complex ER casework.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, NHS policy and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support management of complex ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, attendance, capability and performance matters.
• Provide expert advice to managers on employment legislation, NHS policy and best practice.
• Develop management capability through training, coaching and early intervention approaches.
• Lead service improvement initiatives and support the development of employee relations policies, procedures and guidance.

Skills

Senior ER role

Complex casework

NHS/public sector ER

MHPS knowledge

Staff development

Employment law

Job description

Main duties of the job Reporting to the Employee Relations Lead, you will provide expert advice and support on a wide range of employee relations matters while overseeing the day-to-day management of the Employee Relations Team. You will: Lead and support the management of complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance, capability and performance matters. Provide expert advice to managers on employment legislation, NHS policy and best practice. Support the management of MHPS cases and complex medical workforce employee relations issues. Develop management capability through training, coaching and early intervention approaches. Build effective relationships with Trade Union representatives and key stakeholders. Lead service improvement initiatives and support the development of employee relations policies, procedures and guidance. Manage and develop the Employee Relations Team, ensuring the delivery of a consistent and high-quality service.

We are looking for a highly skilled Employee Relations professional who can demonstrate:

• Experience in a senior employee relations or HR advisory role.
• Experience managing complex employee relations casework.
• Experience providing employee relations advice within the NHS or wider public sector.
• Experience of MHPS and medical workforce employee relations matters.
• Experience managing and developing staff.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law, workforce policy and employee relations best practice.
• Strong influencing, coaching and stakeholder management skills.