NHS Employee Relations Manager

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused NHS Employee Relations Manager on behalf of our client to lead the delivery of a high-quality ER service within a large and complex organisation.

This is a key leadership role responsible for managing complex employee relations matters, supporting managers on people issues, and driving a positive, fair and restorative approach to workplace relations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of Employee Relations Advisors
Provide expert guidance on disciplinary, grievance, capability and dignity at work cases
Manage complex investigations, hearings and employment relations casework
Support and coach managers to confidently manage people issues
Ensure ER cases are handled consistently, fairly and within agreed timescales
Develop and review HR policies in line with employment law and best practice
Analyse ER trends and KPI data to identify improvement opportunities
Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders and Trade Union representatives
Support the development and delivery of ER training and management workshopsRequirements

Experience in an NHS environment
CIPD qualified
Extensive experience in Employee Relations within a large, complex and unionised environment
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
Proven experience managing complex investigations and sensitive casework
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
Experience managing teams and developing staff performance
Strong analytical, organisational and report-writing skillsThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who is passionate about creating positive workplace cultures and delivering high-quality employee relations support.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed