Strategic Employee Relations Leader

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead and develop our ER service across multiple sites. You will oversee casework, provide expert advice to managers and champion fair, compassionate outcomes for colleagues.

The role involves working closely with People Business Partners and senior leaders, promoting early resolution and continuous improvement while travelling between Frimley Park, Wexham Park and Heatherwood Hospitals.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate-level HR, employment law or related qualification, or equivalent substantial specialist experience.
• Chartered CIPD membership, or demonstrably equivalent professional knowledge and experience.
• Desirable: Certificate in workplace mediation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of the Trust-wide Employee Relations service.
• Manage, support and develop the specialist ER team, overseeing workload allocation, case progression and the quality of advice.
• Personally manage a caseload of complex and sensitive employee relations matters, alongside providing professional oversight and support to the team.
• Lead regular case review meetings to assess progress, explore complex issues, agree next steps and support shared learning.
• Provide expert, practical advice on employee relations matters, employment law, NHS terms and conditions and Trust policies.
• Design and deliver training, workshops and briefings for managers, alongside coaching to build their confidence and capability.

Skills

Influencing and advising

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate HR or employment law qualification

Chartered CIPD membership

Tools

Policy development

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead and develop our ER service across multiple sites. You will oversee casework, provide expert advice to managers and champion fair, compassionate outcomes for colleagues.

The role involves working closely with People Business Partners and senior leaders, promoting early resolution and continuous improvement while travelling between Frimley Park, Wexham Park and Heatherwood Hospitals.