Senior Employee Relations Advisor
hace 4 días
Stevenage
Part-time - Senior Employee Relations Advisor Job Summary As a Senior Employee Relations Advisor, you will provide managers and staff with professional, comprehensive, and timely Human Resources advice. You will lead proactive measures that advocate for best-practice people management, ensuring service consistency and compliance with employment law. This role involves managing complex casework, supporting the Trust’s People Strategy, and providing direct line management to a Human Resources Assistant. Location: Stevenage Job Type: Temporary Duration of booking:Expected to last 3 months with possible extension Proposed start date: ASAP Pay Rates: Up to£24 per hour Umbrella or £21 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay Hours / Working Days: 22.5 hours per week / between Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm Sector: Healthcare Based: Office / Hospital Key Result Areas 1. Advice and Guidance • Policy Expert: Provide guidance on the full spectrum of HR policies, including grievance, disciplinary, capability, sickness absence, and equality/diversity., • Conflict Resolution: Support managers in dealing with conduct, performance, and staff disagreements to promote fair and effective management., • Terms & Conditions: Interpret national and local terms of service to ensure consistency across the Trust., • Sensitive Support: Act as a confidential point of contact for sensitive issues such as bullying and harassment, providing empathetic and actionable advice. 2. Sickness & Absence Management • Policy Application: Assist managers in applying the ‘Promoting Wellbeing and Management of Sickness Absence Policy’ to improve attendance levels., • Review & Referral: Lead sickness review meetings and advise on Occupational Health referrals and fitness-to-work reports., • Case Resolution: Advise on redeployment, ill-health retirement, or termination while adhering to legal requirements., • Data-Driven Plans: Support managers in developing absence management plans using workforce data and trends. 3. Disciplinary, Grievance & Capability • Investigations: Conduct formal investigations, produce reports/minutes, and guide cases in accordance with Trust policy., • Hearing Support: Prepare and present management cases at formal hearings, including dismissals., • Legal Preparation: Assist the Head of Employee Relations and HR Business Partners in preparing witness statements and case files for Employment Tribunals., • Action Planning: Collaborate with staff and managers to implement post-hearing action plans. 4. Specialist ER Leadership • Subject Matter Expert: Lead specific ER workstreams (e.g., bullying and harassment or performance management) for the entire Trust., • Research & Innovation: Monitor legislative changes and research external best practices to ensure policies remain cutting-edge., • Trend Analysis: Interrogate the Case Management System to identify trends and implement strategic solutions. Operational Responsibilities • Training & Development: Devise, deliver, and evaluate training modules for managers to improve their competence in HR procedures., • Policy Development: Participate in policy "lock-in" days to review, update, and evaluate HR policies alongside Staff Side representatives., • Engagement: Foster a culture of harmonious partnership working and healthy employee relations., • Systems Management: Ensure the timely and accurate input of data into the ER case management system for reporting and interrogation. Leadership & Teamwork • Line Management: Responsible for the line management, coaching, and performance of two HR Advisors. This includes conducting regular 1-to-1s and annual appraisals., • Collaboration: Work closely with the wider HR team to ensure a seamless, integrated service., • Representation: Represent the HR department and the organization at internal and external events or meetings.