Employee Relations Manager

Employee Relations Manager (Sickness Absence)

Kent /South London(on-site required)

£250-270 per day

12-month contract

We are supporting an NHS organisation to deliver a 12-month sickness absence reduction programme, and are seeking experienced ER Manager to focus on sickness absence.

This is a hands-on, operational role focused on actively managing long-term and repeat absence cases, supporting managers, and improving return-to-work outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of long-term and repeat sickness absence cases
• Support managers with return-to-work planning and absence management
• Facilitate timely Occupational Health referrals and follow-up actions
• Identify risks of recurrence and support preventative interventions
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to programme reporting
• Work closely with HR, operational teams and the Project Lead
• Hosting workshops and upskilling managers around the sickness absence process

Key Requirements

• Experience managing sickness absence cases
• Strong understanding of absence management processes and policy
• A background in Employee Relations
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Able to be on-site in Kent/South London

About the Role

This is an opportunity to be part of a focused programme delivering real impact on workforce performance, supporting both staff wellbeing and service delivery.

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If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.