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).

Main duties of the job

• o 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 practiceo 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 diversityo 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)o Maintain appropriate documentation and electronic record-keeping of ER activity related to own caseloado Positively promote the Trust's commitment to health and wellbeing and staff engagemento Provide ER advice on national/local terms and conditions seeking advice where necessaryo 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

• Ensure that HR principles are applied in the interpretation of all ER and organisational issues
• Provide administrative support in the organisation, planning and running of ER meetings / hearings
• 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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princes Houses

73a London Road

Reading

RG1 5UZ

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