Employee Relations Manager Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust as an Employee Relations Manager, where you will provide expert support on employee relations matters and lead a team to promote fair practices. This role emphasizes coaching, managing casework, and fostering a positive workplace culture, with a contract duration of 12 to 18 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations and HR practices.
• Ability to manage high-volume caseloads effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across levels.

Responsibilities

• Support complex employee casework and organizational change initiatives.
• Coach managers on employment concerns and performance management.
• Lead a team of Employee Relations Advisors to ensure quality advice.

Skills

Employee Relations

Coaching

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Change

Job description

Employee Relations Manager Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Join our team as an Employee Relations Manager at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Employment type: Contract (12 to 18 months fixed-term)

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Department: Human Resources

Job Description

Following a department restructure, we are seeking experienced and confident Employee Relations Managers to join our People Directorate. This role involves providing expert support on employee relations matters, working closely with leaders, managers, staff-side representatives, and HR teams. You will promote fair and inclusive practices, embed our Just Culture principles, and support our people strategy.

Your responsibilities will include supporting complex employee casework, organizational change initiatives, and developing policies that align with employment law and best practices. You will coach managers on issues such as employment concerns, conduct, sickness absence, medical cases, and performance management.

You will manage a high-volume caseload, ensuring timely resolution, and support organizational change initiatives. Leading a team of Employee Relations Advisors, you will ensure consistency and quality in advice and casework, aiming to improve processes and delivery times.

In this role, you will deputize for the Deputy Head of Employee Relations, build strong relationships across all levels, and help foster a positive, values-led culture emphasizing fairness, compassion, and accountability.

About Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

With over 19,000 staff, NUH is a major employer dedicated to healthcare, research, education, and innovation. We value diversity and welcome new ideas to develop our team and deliver world-class healthcare.

We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as part of our commitment to better representation.

Additional Information

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 1 June 2025.