Senior Employee Relations Advisor

South London and Maudsley NHS Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to deliver high-quality employee relations support. The role involves managing complex cases, providing expertise in HR policies, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have associate CIPD membership and substantial HR experience. This role also requires flexible working with on-site attendance for a minimum of three days a week.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR generalist experience with a solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to effectively communicate and engage with different levels within the organization.
• Commitment to providing a high-quality HR service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of employee relations matters.
• Provide expert guidance to managers on HR-related issues.
• Contribute to policy development and training sessions.

Skills

Expert guidance on HR policies

Coaching and support for managers

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Associate CIPD membership

Job description

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

Key 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.