Job summary
We are seeking an Employee Relations Advisor to join our friendly team in delivering a professional, high quality, comprehensive and proactive Employee Relations service across the Trust.
The role works alongside the Senior ER Advisors and ER Manager whilst managing their own casework; providing advice and guidance on all ER policies and a range of employment queries. This includes attendance at meetings, supporting and coaching managers on people management issues relating to conduct, performance, attendance and local and national terms and conditions, as well as administration of contractual changes and family leave. The ER team play a key role in helping to embed a resolution focus and just culture approach across the organisation.
Our ideal candidate will have knowledge of employment legislation and best practice and the ability to demonstrate relevant experience in the field of Human Resources or in a similar role, effectively interpreting people policies and providing advice and guidance to managers. This role provides great opportunities to gain in-depth ER experience and professional development in people management.
Our advisors operate across all levels of the Trust, so excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills are essential, as well as the ability to work collaboratively and with a customer focussed and proactive approach, consistently demonstrating our Trust CARE Values (Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful and Excellent).
Hybrid working is available-attendance on-site would normally be expected 3 out of 5 days per week.
Main duties of the job
- Manage own case work - providing Employee Relations (ER) advice and support to line managers in the investigation, presentation and resolution of ER issues (including conduct, performance and attendance). Ensuring consistent application of employment law and best practice
- Provide ER advice and support to line managers on a wide range of issues working within ER policies and procedures, including organisational change issues, job evaluation, redeployment and equality and diversity
- Work with line managers to problem solve and identify solutions to individual employee situations (flexible working, terms and conditions, family leave, grievances and bullying and harassment)
- Maintain appropriate documentation and electronic record-keeping of ER activity related to own caseload
- Positively promote the Trust's commitment to health and wellbeing and staff engagement
- Provide ER advice on national/local terms and conditions seeking advice where necessary
- Provide on-going coaching and development to line managers during all ER conversations/interventions increasing their confidence in dealing with ER issues
About us
The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.
Our values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Employee Relations
- Positively promote the Trusts commitment to health and wellbeing and staff engagement
- Provide ER advice on national/local terms and conditions seeking advice where necessary
- Ensure that HR principles are applied and adhered to in the interpretation of all ER and organisational issues
- Provide administrative support in the organisation, planning and running of ER meetings / hearings
- Provide on-going coaching and development to line managers during all ER conversations/interventions increasing their confidence in dealing with ER issues
- Develop the people management capacity and capability of line managers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to respond to their management responsibilities in line with the Trusts strategic objectives
- To develop and promote good relationships and partnership working with local and full time trade union officers / representatives to promote a constructive and partnership working culture
- To support investigations as part of the behaviours and conduct / resolution processes as appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Employee Relations
- Positively promote the Trusts commitment to health and wellbeing and staff engagement
- Provide ER advice on national/local terms and conditions seeking advice where necessary
- Ensure that HR principles are applied and adhered to in the interpretation of all ER and organisational issues
- Provide administrative support in the organisation, planning and running of ER meetings / hearings
- Provide on-going coaching and development to line managers during all ER conversations/interventions increasing their confidence in dealing with ER issues
- Develop the people management capacity and capability of line managers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to respond to their management responsibilities in line with the Trusts strategic objectives
- To develop and promote good relationships and partnership working with local and full time trade union officers / representatives to promote a constructive and partnership working culture
- To support investigations as part of the behaviours and conduct / resolution processes as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level / part qualified or studying for CIPD qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of improving knowledge of employment legislation and best practice in the field of HR
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in providing advice and guidance on a range of ER issues
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with managers, trade unions and staff
Skills
Essential
- Up to date specialist knowledge of employment legislation and current HR issues
- A good understanding of equality and diversity issues with a demonstrable commitment to equality and opportunity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level / part qualified or studying for CIPD qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of improving knowledge of employment legislation and best practice in the field of HR
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in providing advice and guidance on a range of ER issues
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with managers, trade unions and staff
Skills
Essential
- Up to date specialist knowledge of employment legislation and current HR issues
- A good understanding of equality and diversity issues with a demonstrable commitment to equality and opportunity
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
