About this role
Job summary
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Employee Relations Advisor - 22.5 hours post
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Band 5, ER Advisor to join our new Employee Relations team.
This role is responsible for delivering the core functions of the employee relations team service model which will be implemented with effect from 1st July 2026 across both Stockport & Tameside HR departments.
We are looking for values-driven professional, who is passionate about equalities, driving improvements and promoting excellence, who will help us to build a best-in-class HR Advisory Service.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the Employee Relations Team comprising of Senior ER Advisors and ER Manager and will be crucial in supporting the Team deliver a comprehensive and proactive HR service to Divisional Leads, Line Managers and staff. You will lead on providing support and guidance on a wide range of employment issues and support the Senior ER Advisors with disciplinary, capability, grievance, organisation change/restructures and HR Policy development and advise on NHS terms & conditions.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description Job responsibilities
Our Employee Relations Advisors are responsible for the provision of a generalist advisory service to managers on all aspects of People matters, ensuring a strong focus on data-driven decisions, consistency and clarity of approach.
They will build and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with managers, staff, staff representatives and peer networks, ensuring a focus on early resolution is developed within the service. They will ensure managers are equipped to deal with issues with their staff effectively, providing support and advice to reach informal resolutions and minimise escalation to formal processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience Essential
Educated to degree or equivalent level of experience Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
Possession of graduate membership of the CIPD or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Good understanding of HR best practice and an up to date knowledge of employment legislation Understanding of the importance & requirements of Data Protection and Confidentiality Delivering front line advice and guidance to managers and staff on conditions of employment and employee relations issues Working in a challenging, busy HR environment with competing demands
Desirable
Good knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment Experience of HR practice in the NHS and working in a unionised environment Previous experience of policy review, development and implementation
Skills & Abilities Essential
Able to use HR databases and information systems Good analytical skills with the ability to provide excellent management information as required Ability to use own initiative to interpret policies, procedures and situations in order to identify pragmatic solutions/ recommendations on a case-by-case basis Ability to manage time effectively through planning, organization & prioritising of workload
Values I Behavioural I Attitudes Essential
Role models the Trust's Behaviour Framework, promoting respectful, compassionate and inclusive behaviour at all times Demonstrates sensitivity and empathy when supporting managers and staff through complex or emotionally challenging situations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address HR Aspen House, Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)