# HR Employee Relations Administrator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hr-employee-relations-administrator/9a04cda5-2a36-475e-9824-d9444727abc9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hr-employee-relations-administrator/9a04cda5-2a36-475e-9824-d9444727abc9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Southampton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-10T14:42:54.196Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8073584 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8073584?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description of the role. ### Main duties of the job We are looking for an Apprentice HR Employee Relations Administrator to join our supportive Human Resources team with genuine opportunities for progression in both areas—all while earning as you learn. Are you in an individual who is looking to work in human resources or has some experience in HR and is now looking to undertaking a level 3 or 5 CIPD qualification. If so, this role may be for you.   You will become part of a small team of 10 colleagues, providing administrative support to a wider Employee Relations service that supports over 14,000 Trust employees. This is a fast-paced and dynamic department where no two days are the same, giving you valuable exposure to a wide range of HR topics and experiences.   We will support you to complete a recognised apprenticeship programme, with opportunities to study towards a Level 3 or Level 5 CIPD qualification.  In order to be to be shortlisted for this role you must be able and eligible to complete a Level 3 or Level 5 CIPD qualification. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Your key strengths will be your attention to detail and organisational skills as you will be arranging complex meetings with numerous managers, preparing and sending out hearing packs.  You should have strong communication skills both verbal and written as you will be taking first line queries by phone and managing a generic email inbox.  You will also need to have good Microsoft office skills including excel and touch-typing skills. Candidates must have the eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship for either CIPD Level 3 or Level 5, if they do not meet the eligibility requirements, they will not be shortlisted. ## Job Details University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description of the role. ## Job Description We are looking for an Apprentice HR Employee Relations Administrator to join our supportive Human Resources team with genuine opportunities for progression in both areas—all while earning as you learn. Are you in an individual who is looking to work in human resources or has some experience in HR and is now looking to undertaking a level 3 or 5 CIPD qualification. If so, this role may be for you. You will become part of a small team of 10 colleagues, providing administrative support to a wider Employee Relations service that supports over 14,000 Trust employees. This is a fast-paced and dynamic department where no two days are the same, giving you valuable exposure to a wide range of HR topics and experiences. We will support you to complete a recognised apprenticeship programme, with opportunities to study towards a Level 3 or Level 5 CIPD qualification. In order to be to be shortlisted for this role you must be able and eligible to complete a Level 3 or Level 5 CIPD qualification. ## Responsibilities Your key strengths will be your attention to detail and organisational skills as you will be arranging complex meetings with numerous managers, preparing and sending out hearing packs. You should have strong communication skills both verbal and written as you will be taking first line queries by phone and managing a generic email inbox. You will also need to have good Microsoft office skills including excel and touch-typing skills. Candidates must have the eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship for either CIPD Level 3 or Level 5, if they do not meet the eligibility requirements, they will not be shortlisted. ## Person Specification ### Trust Values **Essential** - Patients First - Always Improving - Working Together ### Skills and competencies **Essential** - Admin and clerical skills - Advanced keyboard skills - Concentration - Customer service - General IT skills - Communication - Microsoft Office skills - Prioritisation - Problem solving - Record keeping - Self-motivated - Taking the initiative - Teamwork - Working under pressure ### Qualifications, knowledge and experience **Essential** - Good standard of general education (i.e. 5 GCSE’s, including English and Maths, or equivalent level of qualification) - NVQ3/A Level qualification (or equivalent) in a business related subject, or equivalent knowledge through relevant experience - Recent experience in a complex administrative environnement. - Previous experience in a customer facing role. - Track record of meeting objectives. - Ability to study for a minimum of the Level 3 CIPD **Desirable** - Previous experience in a similar role, administering HR issues - CIPD level 3 - Experience of using an ER tracking system to administer key employee relations processes - Previous experience in a Human Resources environment - Experience of working in a healthcare environment. - Experience using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) HR and Payroll system - Familiarity of NHS conditions of service and Trust policies & procedures ## Documents - [job description + person spec (docx, 146.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10365012) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.