Employee Relations Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Harlow, CM20 1QX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

Main duties of the job Reporting to the Employee Relations Lead, you will provide expert advice and support on a wide range of employee relations matters while overseeing the day-to-day management of the Employee Relations Team. You will: Lead and support the management of complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance, capability and performance matters. Provide expert advice to managers on employment legislation, NHS policy and best practice. Support the management of MHPS cases and complex medical workforce employee relations issues. Develop management capability through training, coaching and early intervention approaches. Build effective relationships with Trade Union representatives and key stakeholders. Lead service improvement initiatives and support the development of employee relations policies, procedures and guidance. Manage and develop the Employee Relations Team, ensuring the delivery of a consistent and high-quality service. We are looking for a highly skilled Employee Relations professional who can demonstrate: Experience in a senior employee relations or HR advisory role. Experience managing complex employee relations casework. Experience providing employee relations advice within the NHS or wider public sector. Experience of MHPS and medical workforce employee relations matters. Experience managing and developing staff. Excellent knowledge of employment law, workforce policy and employee relations best practice. Strong influencing, coaching and stakeholder management skills. For an information discussion contact Anuja Gupta, Employee Relations Lead via anuja.gupta@nhs.net

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