Employee Relations Manager

Medway NHS; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gillingham is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to oversee the employee relations service and provide expert advice on various staff-related issues. This part-time role allows for hybrid working, with a requirement of at least 1 day on site each week. Candidates should have experience in employee relations management, knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions, and strong advisory skills. Benefits include access to gym facilities and a health and wellbeing programme.

Benefits

Gym access

Health and wellbeing programme

On-site nursery

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations management or HR.
• Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions.
• Strong advisory skills and ability to manage casework.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the employee relations service and provide expert advice on ER queries.
• Plan, prioritise and manage the workloads of the ER Advisory team.
• Advise Trust Managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure casework is managed to quality standards and timescales.
• Report on ER KPIs and improve processes.

Job description

Job Title

Employee Relations Manager

Division

Corporate

Care Group

HR&OD

Band

7

Type

Part time, 22.5 hours per week

Location

Hybrid – at least 1 day on site per week, with flexibility as required.

Role Overview

We are excited to recruit an Employee Relations Manager who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the employee relations service and provide expert advice on ER queries, including disciplinary, grievances, sickness, performance, flexible working, redeployment, ill‑health retirement and NHS Terms and Conditions.
• Plan, prioritise and manage the competing workloads of the ER Advisory team to ensure advice and support is provided in accordance with Trust policies, employment legislation and Trust values.
• Advising Trust Managers and staff on the correct application of HR policies, procedures and NHS Terms and Conditions.
• Ensure that the casework of the ER team is managed to quality standards and timescales.
• Report on ER KPIs and produce actions to improve processes and ensure completion of ER cases within policy timescales.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

Benefits

Range of staff benefits including gym access, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on‑site nursery and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.

How to Apply

Apply today. For further details or informal visits, contact Emma Wilson, Head of ER, email: [e-mail].