Senior Employee Relations Advisor

South London and Maudsley NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London seeks a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to provide expert guidance on HR policies and support front-line care. The ideal candidate will be CIPD-qualified with significant HR generalist experience. Responsibilities include coaching management and resolving workplace issues while maintaining compliance with the best practices. The role requires attendance at the workplace for at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Associate CIPD membership with substantial HR generalist experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to delivering a high-quality, inclusive HR service.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Coach managers in handling employee relations matters.
• Conduct training sessions for new managers.

Skills

CIPD membership

HR generalist experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Solution-oriented approach

Job description

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply.

Are you ready for your next exciting and rewarding opportunity in People and Organisational Development? Are you a CIPD-qualified professional with extensive experience in HR and organisational development? If so, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

We are embarking on a transformational journey to reshape our People and Organisational Development function, aiming to deliver a proactive, customer-focused service that meets the evolving needs of our organisation. As a Senior Employee Relations Advisor, you will join a team of passionate and committed colleagues, playing a key role in delivering high-quality educational and operational employee relations support. This work will be guided by our values and behaviours framework and rooted in a ‘Just and Restorative Learning’ culture.

In this role, you will manage a complex caseload covering a wide range of employee relations matters. You will ensure that all work aligns with current legislation, best practice, case law, and local policies. As the subject matter expert in employee relations, you will provide high-quality advice and support to enable early resolution of workplace issues, while understanding organisational risks and offering practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to managers on policies and procedures related to absence management, disciplinary action, grievances, performance management, and more.
• Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in handling employee relations matters.
• Collaborate effectively with employees, managers, senior leaders, and directorate teams.
• Contribute to policy development and deliver training sessions for new managers.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, ensuring timely and effective engagement across all levels of the organisation.

What We Are Looking For

• Associate CIPD membership with substantial HR generalist experience.
• A person-centred, solution-oriented approach with sound judgement and the ability to professionally challenge when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to delivering a high-quality, inclusive HR service that makes a real difference to front-line care.

We are committed to flexible working and are happy to discuss how you may wish to structure your hours. However, physical attendance at the workplace for a minimum of three days per week is required.