Employee Relations Partner

Princess Alexandra Hospital; Harlow; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in West Essex is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to support managers with a range of workforce matters, with a focus on attendance management, conduct, performance, and NHS terms and conditions.

You will work within the People & Culture Directorate to deliver practical, timely advice and contribute to policy development, training, and workforce initiatives across the Trust.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a People, HR, or workforce-related role.
• Knowledge of employment law and employee relations best practice.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a busy environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to fairness, inclusion, and improving colleague experience.

Aufgaben

• Provide professional employee relations advice and support to managers.
• Support attendance management processes and sickness reduction initiatives.
• Coach managers to build confidence and capability in managing people matters.
• Analyse workforce information and identify trends to support service improvement.
• Work collaboratively with Staff Health & Wellbeing, Trade Union representatives, and People colleagues.
• Support the delivery of training, workforce initiatives, and policy development activities.

Kenntnisse

Employee relations

HR experience

Employment law

Communication

Analytical skills

Inclusion

Jobbeschreibung

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we are working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Are you passionate about helping managers navigate people challenges and creating a positive workplace experience for colleagues?

As part of our newly established People & Culture Directorate, we are looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Employee Relations Partner to join our Employee Relations team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in employee relations, working closely with managers across the Trust to provide practical, timely, and professional advice on a wide range of workforce matters.

Main duties of the job

As an Employee Relations Partner, you will support managers with a variety of employee relations matters, with a particular focus on attendance management, whilst also providing advice on conduct, performance, grievances, dignity at work issues, and NHS terms and conditions.

Working as part of the wider People & Culture team, you will:

• Provide professional employee relations advice and support to managers.
• Support attendance management processes and sickness reduction initiatives.
• Coach managers to build confidence and capability in managing people matters.
• Analyse workforce information and identify trends to support service improvement.
• Work collaboratively with Staff Health & Wellbeing, Trade Union representatives, and People colleagues.
• Support the delivery of training, workforce initiatives, and policy development activities.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience in a People, HR, or workforce-related role.
• Knowledge of employment law and employee relations best practice.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work in a busy environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to fairness, inclusion, and improving colleague experience.

For an information discussion contact Anuja Gupta, Employee Relations Lead via [e-mail]