Employee Relations Advisor

2 months ago


Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom University of Hertfordshire Full time

FTE: 1fte (Working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: 1 Permanent and 1 Fixed Term (6 Month Maternity Cover)
Salary: UH7 £37,099pa to £40,521pa with potential to progress to £44,263pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 30 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our officer between Christmas and New Year
Location: Bishops Square, Hatfield

Our Human Resources Business Partnering team is highly valued for the quality of its HR advice and support. We're excited to be recruiting Employee Relations Advisors to support our Business Partnering team with practical hands-on support for disciplinary, grievance, performance management and sickness absence casework.

Main duties and responsibilities
You will play a pivotal part in guiding and supporting managers on all employee relations matters, from coaching managers through informal inquiries to formal stages, including investigations and panel hearings. You will handle a variety of people-related issues efficiently and effectively, such as contractual matters as well as the full range of HR policies and guidance for the full employee lifecycle.

Building and maintaining positive professional relationships with our HR Business Partners and Strategic Business Units (SBUs) will be a key aspect of your work. Your proactive approach will help promote good employee relations across the University, including working in partnership with recognised trade union representatives. Additionally, you will work closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) in delivering workshops to managers, enhancing their confidence and competency in dealing with employee relations issues.

You will use this knowledge to inform policy and practice, contributing to HR policy development and project work that aligns with the University's objectives. Your involvement will also include assisting with the implementation of new and revised policies and procedures. Collaborating closely with HR Business Partners, and other HR Team members you will produce statistical and management information as required.

Skills and experience required
Appropriate proven HR case work management experience, including but not limited to disciplinary processes, grievance, absence management and claims of harassment and bullying and Demonstrable experience in analysing and risk-managing cases, delivering appropriate solutions are essential for this role. You will also have experience of advising staff and managers and experience of working with trade unions.

To be successful in this position you will need a keen eye for detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong understanding of employment law and HR practices. Staying updated on developments in employment legislation, case law, and best practices in the UK is essential in this role.

Qualifications required
You will be educated with a professional HR qualification and a degree or equivalent qualification.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Karen Withers, Senior HR Business Partner (Projects and Reward),

Closing Date: 18 August 2024
Interview Date: September 2024 (dates TBC)
Reference Number: 060496

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above.

£37,099 to £40,521 pa with potential to progress to £44,263pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience



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