Employee Relations Advisor

• Are you an experienced Employee Relations Advisor/equivalent?
• Have you worked within the NHS, with working knowledge of ESR (electronic staff record payroll database system)?
• Do you have a good working understanding of Employee Relations?
• Have you provided ER advice and support to managers and staff on the full range of HR issues?
• Do you have experience drafting or updating HR policies and procedures?
• Can you work temporarily in Shoreditch, East London with the possibility of the duration being extended?
• If successful, could you begin employment within 1-2 weeks?

Your World Recruitment is hiring an Employee Relations Advisor to join a healthcare organisation in Shoreditch, East London.

Employee Relations Advisor 
Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Healthcare 

Duration: 3 months, possibility to be extended 

Location: Shoreditch, East London

Pay Rates: 
£19 - £22 PAYE per hour

£20 - £23 PAYE inclusive of holiday pay per hour 

£21 - £24 Umbrella per hour 

Working Days and Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours per week

Job Summary 

The ER advisor will provide a full range of comprehensive and professional HR services within a nominated directorate and/or service across the trust offering  specialist and generalist support and advice on the full range of ER issues. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the operational delivery of a range of ER services 
• To advise and support managers in the undertaking of investigations including grievance, discipline and formal bullying and harassment cases in line with the trusts bullying and harassment resolution pathway
• To assess options and advise and support managers in the preparation of case information for presentation at formal disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance hearings/appeals
• To attend formal hearings and advise the hearing chair during disciplinary/capability/attendance hearings up-to and including decisions to dismiss
• To advise on redeployment, retirement or termination of employment on the grounds of ill health whilst being mindful of employment legislation and trust policies
• Produce and support managers in the production of concise, accurate and appropriately toned correspondence to reflect and record both informal and formal processes in line with best practice and trust policies
• Ensure all case work is reflected on the ER case spreadsheet accurately and in a timely fashion in order to meet monthly board return requirements
• To analyse and interpret management information to support the directorates and services with proactive performance management and workforce planning
• To develop and promote good relationships and partnership working with local and full time trade union officers / staff side representatives to promote a constructive and partnership working culture and proactive and constructive approach to the resolution of staffing issues
• To undertake projects related to transformation of Employee Relations services in the trust embedding the philosophy of kinder ER processes following the Dido Harding recommendations
• To assist the Deputy Director of Workforce in the coordination and achievement of relevant internal and external HR audits
• To undertake projects related to process and service improvement as and when required and appropriate to achieve the delivery of an efficient, proactive and high profile HR function
• To maintain a thorough knowledge of employment law and changing working practices, anticipate and react to implications for the trust. 

Essential Experience

Experience of providing ER advice and support to managers and staff on the full range of HR issues 

Experience of drafting or updating HR policies and procedures  

Experience of using ESR 

Experience of providing advise to staff of all levels 

A solid understanding of GDPR

Desirable Experience

Degree in Human Resources

Experience of project management 

Experience of running training session 

Experience of partaking in audits

CIPD graduate or equivalent  

Person Specification 

Ability to produce written communications that are clear, well-structured and create a positive impact

Ability to work confidentiality respecting the privacy of the individuals involved

Negotiation skills and the ability to make sound and persuasive arguments to secure positive outcomes

Ability to identify key issues for the service, using analysis and evaluation skills to consider information, reach logical conclusions and make recommendations

Demonstrates resilience and professionalism and deals with conflicting demands while retaining professionalism

Able to work on own initiative and judgement

Pro-active and able to work independently as well as part of a team/project

Remains calm and professional under pressure, even when dealing with challenging situations 

Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels

Apply now if you have the essential criteria specified and wish to be considered.