Senior Employee Relations Adviser

Overview

In this role you will provide proactive, expert employee relations guidance to line managers and staff within the NHS Trust, focusing on HR issues, terms and conditions, and trust policies. You will help resolve complex or sensitive cases early, ensuring risks are managed and decisions are fair and consistent. You will interpret policies and guidance to support managers, contributing to a positive and inclusive employee experience. This is a key, people‑focused role in the People and Workforce team that shapes how relations issues are handled across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive ER advisory support to line managers and staff on HR issues, including Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental terms and conditions
• Deliver high-quality advice to facilitate early resolution of difficult or sensitive employee relations cases
• Advise managers on the application and interpretation of Trust policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure consistency and best practice

Key requirements

• Significant experience in an Employee Relations, HR or People function
• ER advisory experience in a large, complex organisation (ideally NHS)
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and its practical application
• Experience advising managers and senior leaders on challenging people issues
• Experience working with recognised trade unions and staff representatives
• Excellent investigation, influencing, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to interpret complex information and provide clear, pragmatic advice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• negotiation
• conflict resolution
• influencing
• clear communication
• collaboration with unions and stakeholders

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