Senior Employee Relations Case Advisor, Croydon

Berry Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Case Advisor in Croydon. This role requires managing a high-volume ER caseload and supporting managers through complex HR issues. The ideal candidate has NHS experience and strong knowledge of employment law. This is a full-time position offering £19.71 per hour, based on a contract for 3 months with on-site work required for 4 days per week.

Qualifications

• Must manage a high-volume ER caseload in a large, unionised organisation.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, ACAS codes, and HR best practices.
• Available to work 4 days per week on-site at Croydon University Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on ER issues including disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Support and coach managers through formal hearings and investigations.
• Maintain accurate case records and produce reports for senior management.

Skills

NHS experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of employment law

Familiarity with ESR and ER Tracker systems

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Client:

Berry Recruitment

Location:

Croydon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Senior Employee Relations Case Advisor

About the Role

Our client, a respected NHS Trust in South London, is seeking two experienced Senior Employee Relations Case Advisors to join their HR team on a short-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a large, fast-paced healthcare organisation that values professionalism, compassion, and staff wellbeing.

As a Senior ER Case Advisor, you will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload and supporting managers and staff through complex employee relations matters. You’ll play a key role in ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant HR practices across the Trust.

Contract: 3 Months | Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
Rate: £19.71 per hour
Working Pattern: 4 days on-site

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on ER issues including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance, and harassment cases.
• Support and coach managers through formal hearings and investigations.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health, EAP providers, and legal teams to ensure staff wellbeing and compliance.
• Contribute to policy development, training delivery, and continuous improvement of ER practices.
• Maintain accurate case records and produce reports for senior management.

Candidate Requirements

• NHS experience is essential.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume ER caseload in a large, unionised organisation.
• Must be available to work 4 days per week on-site at Croydon University Hospital.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, ACAS codes, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ESR and ER Tracker systems.
• Experience with NHS Agenda for Change job evaluation processes.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced ER professional ready to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.