Job summary
Employee Relations Manager - 8A
We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a passion for employee relations to join our People & Development directorate and help us create our new Employee Relations team.
In line with many other NHS organisations, we believe a dedicated ER function is needed to meet our needs moving forward and to progress our alignment to the Just Culture approach.
You will be responsible for the provision of the employee relations service, ensuring high quality support is provided to managers and staff. You will work with managers to build an inclusive, effective and safe culture where staff are engaged and the full range of ER situations are managed effectively and justly.
You will have strong ER expertise along with excellent working knowledge of the various NHS terms and conditions of service, with the ability to develop and influence others and work at all levels.
Interviews to be held week commencing 25th November
This role is based at Orpington College where our people & Development team work but will require travel to all BHC sites throughout the borough of Bromley with some sites in Bexley & Greenwich.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities relating to this position.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in human resources, business studies or related discipline, or equivalent level of senior HR experience
- CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent
Desirable
Professional Registration
Essential
Training/Knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of best practice, legislation, and methodologies, concepts, frameworks and tools specifically in the field of employee relations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Agenda for Change and Medical & Dental terms and conditions
Specific Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and appropriately present often highly complex sensitive or confidential information, identify necessary action and make recommendations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including high-level negotiation and influencing, development and coaching, and managing performance effectively.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of leading ER process in a complex organisation, balancing strategic and a tactical approac
- Evidence of developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the wider NHS agenda and current issues and guidance
- Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions and other external partners including legal advisors.
- Aware of the core principles of a Just Culture and has the skill and passion to implement the cultural aspects of the approach
- Experience in handling grievance and disciplinary, performance management and sickness absence issues
- Experience of coaching and training front line managers on HR issues
Information Technology
Essential
- Proficient in the use of word, excel, PowerPoint.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in human resources, business studies or related discipline, or equivalent level of senior HR experience
- CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent
Desirable
Professional Registration
Essential
Training/Knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of best practice, legislation, and methodologies, concepts, frameworks and tools specifically in the field of employee relations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Agenda for Change and Medical & Dental terms and conditions
Specific Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and appropriately present often highly complex sensitive or confidential information, identify necessary action and make recommendations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including high-level negotiation and influencing, development and coaching, and managing performance effectively.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of leading ER process in a complex organisation, balancing strategic and a tactical approac
- Evidence of developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the wider NHS agenda and current issues and guidance
- Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions and other external partners including legal advisors.
- Aware of the core principles of a Just Culture and has the skill and passion to implement the cultural aspects of the approach
- Experience in handling grievance and disciplinary, performance management and sickness absence issues
- Experience of coaching and training front line managers on HR issues
Information Technology
Essential
- Proficient in the use of word, excel, PowerPoint.
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
