SNR Employee Relations Spec

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking People Partner - ER Specialist  to provide legally sound advice on complex and sensitive ER matters, including medical and non-medical conduct, capability, resolution, and Employment Tribunal related activity. You'll be a trusted advisor, coaching and supporting senior leaders and members of the People Relations team, to navigate ambiguity, resolve conflict informally where possible, and embed psychologically safe, values driven ways of working. You'll champion our Just and Restorative culture, shaping approaches that prioritise learning, fairness, and early resolution.

You'll bring confidence, credibility, and strong coaching skills, ensuring our people practices align with employment legislation, organisational values and best practice. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact--improving how we manage ER issues, shaping culture, and supporting a high performing team during a period of continued transformation.

If you're an ER expert who thrives on supporting and resolving complex employee/people relations investigations and developing new practices with a focus on 'Being Fair', we'd love to hear from you.

The role offers genuine flexibility, with the opportunity to combine working remotely while benefiting from time in the office to connect and collaborate when it really matters.

Main duties of the job

Lead, coach and support the ER team to deliver high quality, timely and consistent advice across all areas of employee relations.

Undertake complex investigations as well as oversee and quality assure casework including sickness absence, disciplinary, employment tribunals, resolution, capability, SOSR appeals and dismissals.

Act as a trusted advisor to senior managers providing clear solutions focussed advice on sensitive and often ambiguous people issues.

Offer balanced, risk aware guidance whilst supporting early, informal conflict resolution aligned to restorative and just learning principles wherever possible.

Champion psychologically safe environments and restorative approaches, including mediation, reflective practice and learning focused interventions.

Use data, KPIs and soft intelligence to identify trends, risks and opportunities for organisational learning and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Trade Unions, Freedom to Speak Up Guardians, Staff Networks and other internal stakeholders to maintain positive relationships.

Support the development, review and embedding of People Policies aligned to UHL values and restorative principles.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification - separate document for full details of the role.