Employee Relations Officer

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Employee Relations Officer on a permanent basis. The role supports managers with sickness absence management, providing practical advice and ensuring policy implementation with care and empathy.

Candidates should hold a Level 3 HR qualification, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be prepared to train further. A driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees, management and Staff Side.
• Willingness to undertake training, be self-motivated, resilient and make a difference in supporting managers and employees alike.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor employee sickness absence, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Support managers with timely interventions for short- and long-term sickness absence.
• Provide professional advice and support to managers on sickness absence and related paperwork.
• Liaise with Health and Wellbeing services and occupational health as necessary.
• Advise on best practices and legal requirements related to sickness absence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Level 3 HR qualification

Job description

We are looking to appoint an Employee Relations Officer on a permanent basis.

As part of our dedicated employee relations team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting managers across the Trust with effective support and advice with a clear focus on managing sickness absence ensuring our policies are effectively and compassionately implemented.

A full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor employee sickness absence, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• To support managers in the provision of timely support / intervention to colleagues who commence a period of short term or long-term sickness absence management.
• Provide professional advice and support to managers on matters relating to, sickness absence including supporting at any associated sickness review meetings and/or support in the preparation of the associated paperwork.
• Support managers in their awareness of Health and Wellbeing support and liaise with support services such as occupational health services as necessary.
• Advise on best practices and legal requirements related to sickness absence.

We are looking for colleagues who have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build credibility with all including employees, management and Staff Side. Successful post holders will be experienced in a HR setting, possess a Level 3 HR qualification, have a willingness to undertake training to role, be self-motivated, resilient and passionate about making a difference and supporting managers and employees alike.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa., Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.