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Job overview
As an Employee Relations Advisor at NUH, you will be at the forefront of everything we do and have a positive impact on delivering our people plans across the organisation. It’s a hugely rewarding role where we’ll give you everything you need to develop in your HR career.
We are pleased to be offering a number of fixed term and potential permanent posts in our newly formed Employee Relations Team.
Main duties of the job
Bringing with you experience of working in a people environment you will be a dynamic and committed individual looking to take the next step in your Employee Relations advisory career.
Day-to-day, you will be the first point of contact working closely with our operational teams within one of our newly formed Care Groups. You will work closely with the Employee Relations Managers to provide a credible advisory service, advising on the application of HR policies and procedures, supporting disciplinary, employment concerns, performance, sickness issues and meetings. With our support, you’ll also help to move forward change management programmes, implement national initiatives and achieve national HR performance targets. This is a fast-paced role that relies on your ability to work to manage a case load of employment relations matters autonomously and your excellent communication skills. You’ll have a background of supporting staff improvement programmes, understanding staff feedback, analysing data and metrics, and putting actions into practice. Plus, you’ll be able to multi-task, organise your time and move seamlessly from one task to another. As a real team player who thrives in a busy environment, you’ll get the best out of yourself and us. In return, you will be given plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in your HR career including training and development and employment law updates throughout the year.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details on the role and duties
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven recent experience within a Human Resources advisory role, including advising on terms and conditions of employment.
- Understanding of key employment legislation – existing and prospective
- Practical experience supporting managers dealing with employee relations matters including disciplinary and grievance issues, and managing sickness absence
Desirable
- Experience working in a healthcare/NHS environment
- Experience of working in a large complex organisation
- Contextual understanding of the NHS and how it operates
- Knowledge of Agenda for Change terms and conditions of service
- Policy and guidance development
- Delivering HR projects
- Knowledge of project management approaches
- Experience undertaking job evaluation
Qualifications
Essential
- HR and Employment Law knowledge to degree level, acquired through training and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
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This advert is for Employee Relations Advisor with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in Nottingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent & 12 month Fixed Term Opportunities Available. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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