Head of Employee Relations
Job Description
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Strategic leadership
Provide strategic leadership for the Employee Relations function.
Develop and implement the Trusts Employee Relations strategy and annual work programme.
Ensure ER activity supports the Trusts People Strategy and wider organisational objectives.
Provide expert advice to the People Directorate and senior leadership on emerging employment relations risks and trends.
Develop a proactive ER model focused on early intervention, prevention and resolution.
Deputise for the Deputy Chief People Officer when required.
Represent the People Directorate at appropriate Trust committees, governance groups and working groups.
2. Complex employee relations
Provide expert advice on highly complex and sensitive employee relations cases.
Lead or oversee complex disciplinary, capability, grievance, dignity at work, sickness absence and conduct cases.
Advise on complex cases involving senior staff and clinical professionals.
Provide expert advice on employment law and legal risk.
Work with external legal advisers on Employment Tribunal claims and other employment-related litigation.
Prepare reports and advice for formal panels and senior decision makers.
Attend Employment Tribunals and provide evidence where required.
Ensure appropriate escalation of significant employment risks.
For further information please see attached job description and person specification.
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