Senior Employee Relations Adviser

Morgan Law; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Law is partnering with an NHS Trust in London to hire a Senior Employee Relations Adviser on a permanent basis. The role offers hybrid working with three days on site and two from home.

You will provide proactive ER advisory support to line managers and staff, handle complex employee relations cases, interpret policies and guidance, and help shape a fair and inclusive employee experience across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within an Employee Relations, HR or People function.
• ER advisory experience in a large complex organisation - NHS or wider public sector.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation.
• Experience advising managers and senior leaders on challenging people issues.
• Experience working with recognised trade unions and staff representatives.
• Excellent investigation, influencing and conflict-resolution skills.
• The ability to interpret complex information and provide clear, pragmatic and proportionate advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive advisory service to line managers and staff, regarding all HR related issues including Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental terms and conditions and Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide high quality advice and guidance directly to managers to facilitate the early resolution of difficult, complex or sensitive employee relations issues, ensuring that the risks associated with such cases are effectively managed.
• Advise managers on the application and interpretation of Trust policies, procedures and guidance to ensure consistence, accuracy and best practice.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Union liaison

Employment law

Investigations

Negotiation

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

£45,953 - £54,254

Permanent

Hybrid - 3 days on site in London and 2 from home

Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional looking for a new role?

My NHS Trust client are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly motivated Senior ER Adviser to join our People and Workforce team on a permanent basis.

YOUR ROLE

Provide a proactive and supportive advisory service to line managers and staff, regarding all HR related issues including Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental terms and conditions and Trust policies and procedures.

Provide high quality advice and guidance directly to managers to facilitate the early resolution of difficult, complex or sensitive employee relations issues, ensuring that the risks associated with such cases are effectively managed.

Advise managers on the application and interpretation of Trust policies, procedures and guidance to ensure consistence, accuracy and best practice.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Significant experience working within an Employee Relations, HR or People function.
• ER advisory experience in a large complex organisation - ideally the NHS but we will look at candidates from the wider public sector
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and its practical application.
• Experience advising managers and senior leaders on challenging people issues.
• Experience of working constructively with recognised trade unions and staff representatives.
• Excellent investigation, influencing, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• The ability to interpret complex information and provide clear, pragmatic and proportionate advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive People team and play a key role in shaping a positive, fair and inclusive employee experience across the organisation