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Employee Relations Partner

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Harlow, CM17 9NAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

22 October 2026

3 days left

Job description

Are you passionate about helping managers navigate people challenges and creating a positive workplace experience for colleagues? As part of our newly...

As an Employee Relations Partner, you will support managers with a variety of employee relations matters, with a particular focus on attendance management, whilst also providing advice on conduct, performance, grievances, dignity at work issues, and NHS terms and conditions.

Working as part of the wider People & Culture team, you will:

Provide professional employee relations advice and support to managers.

Support attendance management processes and sickness reduction initiatives.

Coach managers to build confidence and capability in managing people matters.

Analyse workforce information and identify trends to support service improvement.

Work collaboratively with Staff Health & Wellbeing, Trade Union representatives, and People colleagues.

Support the delivery of training, workforce initiatives, and policy development activities.

Working as part of the wider People & Culture team, you will:

Provide professional employee relations advice and support to managers.
Support attendance management processes and sickness reduction initiatives.
Coach managers to build confidence and capability in managing people matters.
Analyse workforce information and identify trends to support service improvement.
Work collaboratively with Staff Health & Wellbeing, Trade Union representatives, and People colleagues.
Support the delivery of training, workforce initiatives, and policy development activities.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Experience in a People, HR, or workforce-related role.
Knowledge of employment law and employee relations best practice.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities and work in a busy environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to fairness, inclusion, and improving colleague experience.

For an information discussion contact Anuja Gupta, Employee Relations Lead via anuja.gupta@nhs.net

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Qualifications

Essential: - Educated to degree level and/or equivalent level of experience in people/ HR related role; - Evidence of CPD including relevant employment law

Experience

Essential

Generalist HR knowledge base and experience
Excellent communication skills
Well organised and ability to work under pressure, plan effectively and work to tight deadlines
Sound knowledge of employment law and best practice