Assistant Employee Relations Manager

Band: 6

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Base Location: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate Hub Block 4000 Lakeside North Harbour Western Road Cosham Portsmouth PO6 3EN

As the single corporate service will be delivered across both organisations individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites.  The frequency and arrangements will be discussed on an individual basis and the staff mobility local agreement will apply.

This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.

Are you an experienced HR professional passionate about fostering a fair supportive and highperforming workplace culture

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Assistant Employee Relations Manager to join our Employee Relations (ER) team supporting both Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) as part of our Single Corporate Services model. As part of our single service offer you will work across both Trusts and may be required to travel between sites as and when service needs arise. There is flexibility to work from home; however the majority of your week will be onsite with an expectation of being present for at least three days per week

In this pivotal role youll work closely with managers staff and ER colleagues to deliver expert advice on complex employment matters promote a just and learning culture and help ensure consistent highquality ER services across both organisations.

About the Role

As the Assistant Employee Relations Manager you will:

• Provide highquality professional advice on a wide range of complex employee relations mattersincluding disciplinary grievance sickness absence and organisational change.
• Lead and monitor ER casework ensuring compliance with Trust policies employment legislation and expected timeframes.
• Support and develop ER Advisors acting as a first point of guidance for complex or sensitive cases.
• Analyse ER data and identify trends to support continuous improvement and enhance management capability.
• Contribute to drafting and reviewing HR policies ensuring alignment with best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders to drive positive workplace outcomes.
• Deliver ERfocused training sessions supporting leadership development and cultural improvement.
• Support the preparation and presentation of reports to senior leaders helping shape datainformed decisions.
• Ensure strong coordination across both Trust sites to maintain consistent and effective office cover.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their ER career bringing energy innovation and compassionate leadership to a dynamic and forwardthinking team.

What Were Looking For

Essential Requirements

Experience

• Experience providing advice in a customerfocused HR environment.
• Proven background handling complex ER issues such as disciplinary grievance illhealth organisational change and TUPE.
• Demonstrable knowledge and interpretation of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience facilitating conflict resolution mediation or difficult conversations.
• Experience delivering training and taking minutes at formal hearings.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of HR policies procedures current employment law and ACAS Codes of Practice.
• Knowledge of NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) and Medical Terms & Conditions (or willingness to learn quickly).
• Excellent communication skillsboth written and verbalwith the ability to build rapport and influence managers.
• Strong analytical and judgement skills with the ability to interpret complex information and make informed decisions.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively in a fastpaced environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Commitment to equality diversity inclusion and a just and learning culture.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a collaborative Employee Relations team working across two progressive acute NHS Trusts.
• Play a key role in shaping a fair inclusive and supportive workplace.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Work in a culture that values learning compassion and continuous improvement.

Please refer to the Job description for further details:

Qualifications :

Essential

• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge.
• CIPD Level 7 (postgraduate) qualification or equivalent.

Additional Information :

As part of the Single Corporate Service this role is a designated site-based role at Queen Alexandra Hospital however the post holder will be part of the Corporate Service team which provides a service across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

As the single corporate service will be delivered across both organisations individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites.  The frequency and arrangements will be discussed on an individual basis and the staff mobility local agreement will apply.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time