People Relations Advisor

Job summaryThis is an excellent time to join ELFT's award-winningand fast paced People Relations team within the People & Culture Department. The People Relations Team supports and provides specialist advice to all categories of staff and managers in all aspects of employee relations case work.Key areas of activity include to be a point of contact for Managers and employees, providing sound advice and assistance on people issues. Working in partnership with managers providing advice, education, and coaching on all aspects of employee relations issues in accordance with policies, procedures, and best practice, escalating issues where appropriate. Post holder will also be responsible for delivering training to up-skill managers.There are two roles available:One based within Luton and Bedfordshire, working on site a minimum of twice per week as well as attendance in London approximately twice per monthOne based within East London, working on site a minimum of twice per week as well as attendance in Luton and Bedfordshire on occasions.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicants will have Level 5 CIPD or a post graduate diploma in Human resource management and have relevant experience of recent generalist HR experience and providing Employee Relations advice in a large complex organisation.This is a great opportunity for someone with solid HR experience including providing ER support to managers on a wide range of employment issues. Applications are welcome from individuals who are highly motivated and can demonstrate a desire to deliver excellence both as an individual and within the team.About usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisationsDetailsDate posted29 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary 47,951 to 56,863 a year Per annum inc HCA ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number363-CP8378593Job locationsTrust HQAlie StreetLondonE1 8DEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.Although remote working is available, the post holder is also expected to work in the office at least twice a week. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.Although remote working is available, the post holder is also expected to work in the office at least twice a week.Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training EssentialDegree or equivalent level of experienceEvidence of continued learning/developmentDesirableCIPD qualified - At least Level 5 or equivalent Experience EssentialExperience of providing advice and support to managers and staff on the full range of people issues including People RelationsExperience of advising Hearing Chair during Disciplinary/Capability/Attendance hearings up-to and including decisions to dismiss.DesirableExperience of using ER Tracker or any other Employee Relations databaseExperience of running training sessionsExperience of working in the NHS Knowledge and Skills EssentialWritten communication - writes clearly and concisely, matches style to needs of recipientBuilding relationships - develops and maintains productive relationships with colleagues and a range of stakeholdersKnowledge of Employment Law and how impacts advice and processes Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training EssentialDegree or equivalent level of experienceEvidence of continued learning/developmentDesirableCIPD qualified - At least Level 5 or equivalent Experience EssentialExperience of providing advice and support to managers and staff on the full range of people issues including People RelationsExperience of advising Hearing Chair during Disciplinary/Capability/Attendance hearings up-to and including decisions to dismiss.DesirableExperience of using ER Tracker or any other Employee Relations databaseExperience of running training sessionsExperience of working in the NHS Knowledge and Skills EssentialWritten communication - writes clearly and concisely, matches style to needs of recipientBuilding relationships - develops and maintains productive relationships with colleagues and a range of stakeholdersKnowledge of Employment Law and how impacts advice and processesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrust HQAlie StreetLondonE1 8DEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrust HQAlie StreetLondonE1 8DEUnited KingdomEmployer's website