Employee Relations & Advisor

Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work and sickness cases
Provide expert, risk-based advice to managers on sensitive and high-risk workforce matters
Support and guide investigations, hearings and Employment Tribunals as required
Ensure consistent application of HR policies, employment law and NHS terms and conditions
Support the leadership and development of a high-performing ER team, ensuring quality and consistency of casework
Deputise for the Head of Employee Relations as required
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, managers and trade union representatives
Contribute to the development of a proactive, efficient and customer-focused ER service
Lead on the review and development of HR policies in line with best practice, legislation and organisational priorities
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including CQC requirements and Trust governance frameworks
Monitor ER activity, identifying risks, trends and areas for improvement
Analyse ER data and trends to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
Contribute to Board-level reporting, providing insight and recommendations
Promote early resolution and support initiatives to improve management capability and reduce formal casework, For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Employee Relations professional to join our HR team as a Deputy Head of Employee Relations.
Proven experience of working in a management/leadership role (within HR)
Experience of managing /leading a team
Experience of facilitating change in practice to improve services
Project management/co-ordination
Responsibility for a budget, Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level (CIPD)
Management /leadership qualification or equivalent knowledge at post graduate level (CIPD)
Evidence of continued professional development, Financial procedures including budgetary management
Business planning /annual planning
Good understanding of change management
Use of IT systems (e.g. Word , Excel, Outlook) - standard keyboard skills
Understanding of the NHS and current agenda
Demonstrable knowledge of service improvements and project management
Risk management and governance

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

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