Details:
- Salary: £19 - 24 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: EC1V Old Street Greater London
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Employee Relations Advisor
Temporary
Job Type:
Sector: Healthcare
Duration: 3 months, possibility to be extended
Location: Shoreditch, East London
Band: 6
Pay Rates:
£19 - £22 PAYE per hour
£20 - £23 PAYE inclusive of holiday pay per hour
£21 - £24 Umbrella per hour
Working Days and Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours per week
Job Summary
The ER advisor will provide a full range of comprehensive and professional HR services within a nominated directorate and/or service across the trust offering specialist and generalist support and advice on the full range of ER issues.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
To be responsible for the operational delivery of a range of ER services
To advise and support managers in the undertaking of investigations including grievance, discipline and formal bullying and harassment cases in line with the trusts bullying and harassment resolution pathway
To assess options and advise and support managers in the preparation of case information for presentation at formal disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance hearings/appeals
To attend formal hearings and advise the hearing chair during disciplinary/capability/attendance hearings up-to and including decisions to dismiss
To advise on redeployment, retirement or termination of employment on the grounds of ill health whilst being mindful of employment legislation and trust policies
Produce and support managers in the production of concise, accurate and appropriately toned correspondence to reflect and record both informal and formal processes in line with best practice and trust policies
Ensure all case work is reflected on the ER case spreadsheet accurately and in a timely fashion in order to meet monthly board return requirements
To analyse and interpret management information to support the directorates and services with proactive performance management and workforce planning
To develop and promote good relationships and partnership working with local and full time trade union officers / staff side representatives to promote a constructive and partnership working culture and proactive and constructive approach to the resolution of staffing issues
To undertake projects related to transformation of employee relations services in the trust embedding the philosophy of kinder ER processes following the Dido Harding recommendations
To assist the Deputy Director of Workforce in the coordination and achievement of relevant internal and external HR audits
To undertake projects related to process and service improvement as and when required and appropriate to achieve the delivery of an efficient, proactive and high profile HR function
To maintain a thorough knowledge of employment law and changing working practices, anticipate and react to implications for the trust.
Essential Experience
Experience of providing ER advice and support to managers and staff on the full range of HR issues
Experience of drafting or updating HR policies and procedures
Experience of using ESR
Experience of providing advise to staff of all levels
A solid understanding of GDPR
Desirable Experience
Degree in Human Resources
Experience of project management
Experience of running training session
Experience of partaking in audits
CIPD graduate or equivalent
Person Specification
Ability to produce written communications that are clear, well-structured and create a positive impact
Ability to work confidentiality respecting the privacy of the individuals involved
Negotiation skills and the ability to make sound and persuasive arguments to secure positive outcomes
Ability to identify key issues for the service, using analysis and evaluation skills to consider information, reach logical conclusions and make recommendations
Demonstrates resilience and professionalism and deals with conflicting demands whilst retaining professionalism
Able to work on own initiative and judgement
Pro-active and able to work independently as well as part of a team/project
Remains calm and professional under pressure, even when dealing with challenging situations
Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels