NHS Trust Employee Relations Specialist

4 days ago


Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Full time

About the Job:

The Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Employment Relations Manager to enhance the provision of high-quality employee relations services, offer specialised guidance to managers, and ensure adherence to employment laws and trust policies.

This role involves advising on a diverse array of complex employment matters and supporting the trusts in its strategic and operational goals while aligning with national and medical terms and conditions. The postholder is essential in cultivating a fair and educational environment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring reliable office coverage and efficient service delivery across both Trusts in support of the Single Corporate Service objectives.

As the Employment Relations Manager, you will act as a primary authority in Employee Relations, overseeing intricate employee relations cases and advising managers on best practices, as well as providing support to team members during investigations.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Represent HR in Trust hearings and appeals
  • Create a resolution-oriented atmosphere that promotes staff involvement and empowerment
  • Design and implement training initiatives for both managers and employees
  • Track employee relations performance metrics
  • Assist in the daily operations of the Employee Relations team
  • Counsel line managers on various HR topics, including disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, performance management, attendance concerns, and conflict resolution

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a degree or professional qualification, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Professional Qualification (Postgraduate level 7), and evidence of continuing personal and professional development.

Able to demonstrate previous experience of managing complex employee relations casework, including sickness absence and health and wellbeing. Must be able to deliver initiatives that have reduced sickness absence, policy development, designing and/or improving process and systems, supervising/managing staff, positively engaging with trade unions and staff, and in-depth knowledge and experience of employment legislation.

Salary: £44,309 - £56,589 per annum

Location: Portsmouth

Working Hours: Part-time 16 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent

We are committed to promoting equality and inclusion in our workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their background, ethnicity, disability, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.



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