Employee Relations Advisor

• Location: Workforce & OD Department, Clerkenwell, London
• Job Type: Temporary, Full-time
• Grade: 6
• Salary: Minimum of £17.20 per hour

My client are looking for an Employee Relations Advisor to provide comprehensive HR services within a nominated directorate and/or service across the trust. The successful candidate will build productive relationships, offer specialist and generalist support on a range of ER issues, and develop HR policies and processes. This role requires a proactive approach to managing a demanding workload, including ET casework, and delivering outcomes to agreed timescales.

• Provide operational delivery of ER services and support managers in investigations and formal hearings.
• Advise on absence management, redeployment, retirement, or termination of employment, ensuring compliance with legislation and trust policies.
• Manage ER case spreadsheets, ensuring accurate and timely reflection of casework for monthly board returns.
• Analyse management information to support proactive performance management and workforce planning.
• Develop good relationships with trade union officers and staff side representatives, promoting a constructive working culture.
• Advise on HR policies, legal requirements, and best practice, ensuring HR implications are communicated effectively.

• CIPD Graduate or equivalent, with a postgraduate qualification in Human Resources being desirable.
• Experience in providing ER advice and support on a full range of HR issues.
• Proficiency in drafting or updating HR policies and procedures.
• Experience with ESR and Microsoft Office software.
• Project management experience and the ability to run training sessions.
• Advanced communication skills, negotiation skills, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to work confidentially, plan and organise work efficiently, and deliver a customer-focused service.

• Inclusive and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of ER and HR activities within the trust.