HR Advisor

Band 5 Equivalent | Contract to March 2027 | Hybrid Working

An NHS organisation is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support a high-profile workforce project within a large operational service area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting managers and employees through periods of change while providing proactive, customer-focused HR advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across a designated service area.
• Support the integration and ongoing management of a workforce that has transferred into the organisation through TUPE arrangements.
• Assist with organisational change initiatives, including restructures, consultations and workforce planning activities.
• Interpret and apply NHS employment policies and procedures consistently and effectively.
• Develop positive working relationships with managers, staff side representatives and key stakeholders.
• Support employee relations casework including absence management, conduct, capability and grievance matters.
• Maintain accurate HR records and produce management information to support decision-making.
• Contribute to project work aimed at improving workforce processes and employee experience.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working in a HR Advisor or equivalent generalist HR role.
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting organisational change, TUPE transfers or workforce transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Experience working within a large and complex organisation, ideally within the public sector.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience.
• CIPD qualification or working towards qualification.