Employee Relations Partner — Elevate Workplace Experience

Princess Alexandra Hospital; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Employee relations

HR experience

Employment law

Communication

Analytical skills

Inclusion

Job description

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.