Employee Relations Manager | Flexible NHS Role with Impact

Derbyshirehealthcareft; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Derby is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager on a 6-month fixed term/secondment basis to drive the sickness absence recovery programme and support managers in attendance and wellbeing initiatives.

You will partner with the Head of People Operations, divisional leads and Occupational Health to deliver expert advice, data-led assurance and practical interventions that reduce sickness and improve staff experience.

Qualifications

• Broad HR advisory experience including sickness absence and TUPE considerations.
• Knowledge of NHS HR practices and employment legislation.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead sickness absence recovery and advise managers on policy and law.
• Support long- and short-term absence management with timely interventions.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health and Wellbeing teams for return-to-work planning.
• Provide coaching and practical tools for managers and review cases.
• Contribute to assurance reporting on progress against the plan.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentational skills

Negotiating skills

Relationship building

Data analysis

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in HR Management

Master’s Degree & MCIPD membership

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

ESR

PowerPoint

Job description

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Derby is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager on a 6-month fixed term/secondment basis to drive the sickness absence recovery programme and support managers in attendance and wellbeing initiatives.

You will partner with the Head of People Operations, divisional leads and Occupational Health to deliver expert advice, data-led assurance and practical interventions that reduce sickness and improve staff experience.