Band 6 Senior Employee Relations Advisor

EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalent (normally gained through extensive professional work experience within a Qualifications HR environment)Graduate CIPD, EssentialEmployee relations experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse organisationExperience of operating effectively in a customer facing environmentUp to date knowledge of employment legislation and understanding of the risks of non-complianceExperience of advising managers on complex and serious individual and/or collective conflict situations including disciplinary, capability and grievance issuesKnowledge and experience of using HR systems, example oracleDesirableExperience and knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions of Service including Agenda for ChangeExperience of preparing Employment Tribunal informationExperience of working in a multi -unionised environment

Skills & Aptitudes

EssentialAble to plan and organise the work of themselves and others to ensure the achievement of targets and outcomesAble to provide direct support to managers on complex case management issues.Well developed written and oral communication skillsAble to analyse complex information and identify appropriate recommendationsAble to advise managers on case management issues related to terms and conditions, discipline, capability, grievance or change managementWell developed influencing and negotiating skills

Job summaryTo work in the ER Service to provide specialist employee relations advice within agreed HR policies and procedures, including managing attendance, disciplinary, grievance and bully & harassment;To deliver world class HR service by providing responsive and effective employee relations advice and guidance to managers, which supports the operational and strategic service plans of the Trust;To provide practical advice and guidance to managers to enable the casemanagement and resolution of complex employee relation issues across the Trust; Take an active role in coaching and mentoring the junior members of the ER service team.Main duties of the jobWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Employee Relations Advisor on a permanent basis.Your role will be to support, give advice and guide a range of all people management matters and mentor junior staff.The current role you shall be working with the Associate Employee Relations Partner providing expert advice and support as a
Senior Employee Relations Advisor specifically to employees.The post holder will be responsible for providing high quality people management advice and guidance to employees ensuring they are in keeping with RFL Trust policies and procedures. The post holder shall provide guidance on sensitive matters, as well as coaching/responding to staff face to face, by e-mails, MS Teams and telephone queries.As part of the pro-active management process, you will be expected to develop strategies for managing staff sickness/absence and other people management policies and processes.A degree of flexibility will be given to the role but as the role is to support all hospital sites there is an expectation of regular on site presence and cross site travelling.About usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000
babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link posted06 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary