SR. ER Advisor

Redhill Temporary £47,810 - £50,273 per year View Job Description
This role is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters within the healthcare industry. Based in Redhill, the SR. ER Advisor will work closely with the HR team to ensure effective resolution of employment issues
  • Shape ER strategy in a respected, values-driven NHS Trust
  • Advance your career with complex, high-impact ER casework

About Our Client

The company is a large organisation in the healthcare sector, with an outstanding reputation in the UK. They are well-respected for their commitment to quality, and their focus on driving professional growth and development.

Job Description

  • Provide expert advice to managers on complex ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, sickness, and capability issues
  • Deputise for the Head of Employee Relations and represent the service at senior operational meetings and staff-side forums
  • Support and monitor ER KPIs, producing detailed monthly reports and dashboards to inform management decisions
  • Review and develop ER policies, ensuring legal compliance and best practice across all workforce policies
  • Lead on organisational change initiatives, including restructures and TUPE, in collaboration with HR Business Partners
  • Support job evaluation and job matching processes, coordinating panels and advising on quality assurance for job descriptions
  • Train and coach line managers, improving ER capability and promoting early resolution of conflict
  • Promote a positive ER climate, fostering collaborative relationships with trade unions and staff representatives
  • Manage and mentor ER Advisors, ensuring efficient workload delegation and continuous professional development
  • Drive continuous improvement, identifying cost-effective HR interventions and contributing to Trust-wide people strategies

The Successful Applicant

A successful SR. ER Advisor should have:

  • Strong expertise in employment law and ER case management in a complex, unionised setting
  • CIPD, Chartered Member, or equivalent HR qualification/experience.
  • Significant ER experience in a complex, multidisciplinary organisation-NHS experience highly preferred
  • Demonstrable knowledge of UK employment law and relevant NHS terms and conditions
  • Proven ability to advise on high-risk ER cases, including attendance at Employment Tribunals
  • High proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and ER systems
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to produce well-reasoned written advice and formal reports
  • Willingness and ability to travel across sites as needed

What's on Offer

  • A competitive benefit package
  • 4-month initial contract with view to extend or go permanent
  • Hybrid working: 3 days on-site at East Surrey Hospital



Contact
Helen Abdel Jabbar
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6792316
Phone number
+447974390889

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Employee Relations
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Redhill
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Helen Abdel Jabbar
Consultant phone
+447974390889
Job reference
JN-072025-6792316