Employee Relations Advisor

Job Title : Employee Relations Care AdvisorStart Date : ASAPDuration : 4 months (with possible extension)Hours : Monday to Friday, 9 : 00–17 : 30Location : Croydon, South LondonBand : 5Pay : £21ph PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)Job Summary : Provide first-line HR advice and support to staff and managers in line with Trust policies and employment law, focusing on sickness management, flexible working, and general employee relations.Key Responsibilities :

• Advise on short / long-term sickness, including supporting termination hearings and ill-health retirement.
• Support redeployment processes and offer guidance on complex / sensitive cases.
• Coach managers through sickness review meetings and reduce absence through active case management.
• Assist in appeal preparations and support flexible working applications and decisions.
• Monitor ESR data to track sickness, pay changes, and registration status.
• Identify HR concerns and collaborate on solutions with internal stakeholders.
• Lead on cases involving expired professional registrations.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to HR reporting.
• Provide general ER support, including on conduct, DBS, and FOI requests.
• Analyse HR data for trends and improvement areas.Essential Experience :
• Band 5 ER Advisor within an NHS Trust
• Minimum 2 years NHS experience
• Skilled in managing complex ER cases, lon...