The Royal Berkshire
Senior Employee Relations Advisor
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Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional who enjoys resolving complex workplace issues, strengthening people-management capability and improving the working experience of colleagues across the organisation?
We are looking for two proactive and knowledgeable Senior Employee Relations Advisors to join our team, where your expertise will help managers navigate complex employee relations issues. These are excellent opportunities for solutions-focused employee relations professionals, with responsibility for managing casework and supporting organisational change. You will use your employment law knowledge and sound professional judgement to take on a varied and influential role, providing specialist advice across the Trust.
We have two positions available in our team and will consider working hours between 22.5 and 37.5 per week. Hybrid working is currently part of the working week with a mandatory requirement to be onsite 2-3 days per week.
In this role you will:
- Coach managers to address workplace issues fairly, confidently and aligned to the Trust CARE Values and the principles of a Just and Learning Culture.
- Provide guidance and support to more junior colleagues in the team.
- Contribute to the development of people policies, practical ER resources and delivery of manager training.
- Help to prepare employment tribunal casework.
- Liaise with ACAS where required.
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Using your expertise and building constructive working relationships with colleagues, staff side and operational managers at all levels, you will provide practical, risk-aware advice that supports sound decision-making and promotes positive employee relations throughout the organisation and helps deliver the Trust’s People Strategy.
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Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
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We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Naomi Harrison
- Job title: Employee Relations Manager
- Email address: naomi.harrison@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0118 322 7845
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