Job overview
“Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.”
Working in a busy Employee Relations team the post holder will provide a comprehensive, efficient, and effective operational Human Resources service providing professional HR advice to all staff groups. This includes advising and supporting Managers and staff on complex employee relations issues (including disciplinary/grievance/performance management and sickness absence) ensuring a positive internal and external reputation for the Trust.
You will help manage employee relations risk by providing expert ER advice and through the development of effective and credible working relationships with the Divisions and across the Trust positively influence patient and staff experience.
We are looking for individuals who can work full or part time hours, minimum 22 hours per week. Hybrid working is available but would be subject to negotiation and to meet the needs of the service with on site presence required at the Trust. You will work with a high level of autonomy as part of a small team of employee relations advisors and HR Business Partners providing HR advice to managers across the Trust .
Main duties of the job
This job works within our busy human resources function called Organisational Development & People. This is a great time to join the team as we embark on implementing a shared Group HR function with our HR colleagues at RUH, Bath and GWH, Swindon along side other developmental and service improvement projects. This job presents a great opportunity to develop your career in a HR environment offering direct involvement in leading edge HR work enabling our people to put our patients at the centre of what we do.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent work experience
- CIPD to level 5 or working towards this qualification
- Operational HR experience which includes employee relations
Desirable
- Employment Law Qualification
- NHS or public sector experience
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This advert is for Employee Relations Advisor with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in Salisbury, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata if part time. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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