HR Advisor / Employee Relations (ER) Advisor
Department: HR Business Partnering
Band 6 £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Fixed-term contract until 30 April 2027
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you looking for new challenges? Your expertise is wanted!
Are you ready to transfer your talents and knowledge to MKUH? You will be filling one of 3 positions that have become vacant due to growth within the HR division. Your new journey is about to be written.
Your employee relations experience, good organisational skills & natural curiosity to get to the core of investigating and advising on HR/ER issues will be a true asset.
You Will Be Joining a Team Where Colleagues Provide Support & Encouragement, You Will Have To Ask And Lean Into The Diverse Range Of Knowledge & Experience Of Your Team Members. Utilising Your Experience Gained From Working Autonomously In a Complex, Multi-disciplinary & Culturally Diverse Organization, Your Input Will Be a Real Game Changer Where You Will Provide Support In The Following Areas To Mention a Few
- Sickness Absence Management
- Performance Management
- Probationary Period
Your degree or equivalent experience, Associate Level CIPD qualification, working knowledge of current Employment Law & Human Resource Best Practice will be invaluable to the team.
Interview date: 12 November 2026
The post-holder is required to work as part of the Human Resources Team and will be responsible for delivering an operational HR service to the Trust in conjunction with the ER Business Partner ; the post holder is also responsible for corporate projects and strategic elements of the role as determined on an ongoing basis by the Head of Employee Relations & Business Partnering.
The post-holder is responsible for undertaking commissioned employment investigations which are principally as a result of, but not limited to, conduct, performance, right to work, fraud, and grievance matters. As the investigating officer and autonomous HR practitioner, the post-holder will be responsible for all parts of the investigation from receipt of the allegation or concern, through to making representations at hearings and tribunals as necessary. Representation at hearings would be conducted in conjunction with Case Managers. The aim is to ensure that all processes are undertaken in a way that supports a fair and just culture.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Martins Job title: Employee Relations Business Partner Email address: Charlotte.Martins@mkuh.nhs.uk
