Job summary The Employee Relations Assistant will provide a professional customer focused service to managers and staff as the first point of contact for the Employee Relations team, dealing with routine queries and prioritising/escalating issues to the Senior ER Advisors as appropriate. They will assist in the administration and co-ordination of employee relations matters including informal and formal investigations/ meetings/ hearings and take formal notes. The ER Assistant will administer the job evaluation and employment policies processes alongside projects and other duties commiserate with the role. They will also support the Wellbeing and Inclusion team in the administration and delivery of initiatives, activities, engagement and events, as and when required. There is the opportunity for the successful candidate to be supported to develop and undertake Level 3 or 5 CIPD as an apprentice. Main duties of the job Review and action communications for the Employee Relations team, providing basic advice and support to managers on terms and conditions and the Trust's written employment policies. Act as the first port of call for enquiries related to HR advice, providing routine advice and referring on to the Senior ER Advisors as appropriate. Provide administrative support in arranging formal and informal meetings with multiple stakeholders including support in drafting and populating letters for meetings. Responsible for taking and transcribing minutes. Act as dedicated point of contact for staff going through investigations or processes for support and guidance. Maintain accurate employee relations records in ESR in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To promote the principles of equality and diversity in all aspects of HR practice. To support as and when required in the coordination and delivery of the wellbeing and inclusion activities and events. Maintain information on the staff Intranet. Support and facilitate the administration of the job evaluation process. Maintain the employment policies and administration of the process including contributing to policy review. To respond to subject access and freedom of information requests, About us Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 276-6903197-KV Job locations East Grinstead Holtye Road East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description for details of duties and main responsibilities including main working relationships Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description for details of duties and main responsibilities including main working relationships Person Specification Qualifications Essential oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent oEducated to A level standard or equivalent level of knowledge. Desirable oExperience of ESR/ORACLE systems CIPD Foundation Certificate Level 3 or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through practical experience Experience Essential oPrevious experience of working in a customer service environment oExperience of working in an administrative role Desirable oExperience of working in an HR administrative oExperience of working in the NHS or another large complex organisation oPrevious experience of NHS terms and conditions oExperience of involvement in health, wellbeing and inclusion work Knowledge Essential oExcellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages: Word, Excel and Powerpoint oGood understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the General Data Protection Regulation Skills Essential Strong organisational and communication skills Attention to detail Able to deal sensitively, confidentially and tactfully Able to analyse routine information Desirable Minute/ note taking and transcribing Person Specification Qualifications Essential oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent oEducated to A level standard or equivalent level of knowledge. Desirable oExperience of ESR/ORACLE systems CIPD Foundation Certificate Level 3 or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through practical experience Experience Essential oPrevious experience of working in a customer service environment oExperience of working in an administrative role Desirable oExperience of working in an HR administrative oExperience of working in the NHS or another large complex organisation oPrevious experience of NHS terms and conditions oExperience of involvement in health, wellbeing and inclusion work Knowledge Essential oExcellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages: Word, Excel and Powerpoint oGood understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the General Data Protection Regulation Skills Essential Strong organisational and communication skills Attention to detail Able to deal sensitively, confidentially and tactfully Able to analyse routine information Desirable Minute/ note taking and transcribing 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address East Grinstead Holtye Road East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)