Band 5 HR Advisor

Bhamcommunity; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive HR professional to join the Human Resources team in Birmingham. The role involves advising managers on a wide range of HR issues, producing reports, and delivering a high standard of employee relations support.

You will work to policy, practice, and statutory requirements, delivering HR services with strong customer focus and teamwork, supporting ongoing organisational development within the Learning Disabilities and

Qualificações

• Educated to degree level or can demonstrate equivalent level of education in an appropriate discipline
• CPP or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Working towards a post-graduate qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, with an equivalent level of experience at an appropriate level

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and staff
• Advise on employee relations and policy matters
• Produce activity-based reports and HR metrics
• Assist with sickness absence management and investigations as needed
• Work with Trade Unions and Professional Bodies as part of the role

Conhecimentos

HR policies

Communication

Organisational skills

Equality & Diversity

NHS policies

Writing skills

Formação

Degree level

CPP or equivalent

Professional development

CIPD post-graduate

Ferramentas

MS Word

MS Access

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Mail Merge

Descrição da vaga

Find out more about applying to join Team BCHC.

Join our team

Community services are a key part of the NHS of the future. Be part ofthat future now.Join us and help achieve better care andhealthier communities.

Main area Human Resources Grade Band 5 Contract 24 months (2 year fixed term contract) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (working over 5 days) Job ref 820-8364903-COR-A

Site Priestley Wharf Town Birmingham Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 09/12/2026

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to employ an enthusiastic and motivated individual within the Human Resources (HR) Department to work with the HR team who support Learning Disabilities Division and Dental Services Division.

Learning Disabilities Division has specialist teams who provide healthcare for adults with learning disabilities living in the community in their own home, with their family or residential homes and have additional complex needs. People aged 19 and over with a learning disability can access specialist support to help with complex needs such as epilepsy, challenging behaviour, forensic needs and mental health conditions. The division also provides short breaks and day services for people needing continuing health care in a specialised environment and residential care is available for people with end-of-life and complex health needs. There are currently 265 staff in the Division.

Dental Services Division encapsulates community and acute dentistry, the latter being conducted from Birmingham Dental Hospital, Edgbaston, which is home to the University of Birmingham's School of Dentistry. Service provision, education and research form key components, with consultant led dental specialties providing treatment for around 115,000 attendances each year, together with undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide day to day Human Resources support to a range of managers and staff. The successful candidate must have a strong customer service based approach, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good organisational skills and the ability to advise on all aspects of employee relations.

In addition, the successful candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office and in the production of activity based reports. Other activities include the provision of advice including Agenda for Change terms and conditions, general employment law and Human Resource best practice. The successful candidate will provide support and advice to managers dealing with long and short term sickness absence as per Trust Policy and may be required to undertake investigations and support transformational programmes.

It will be expected the successful candidate will have knowledge of HR and Trust policies and management procedures, statutory legislation and upcoming changes in law in order to undertake their role effectively. In addition, the successful candidate should possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Being able to prioritise workloads and work under pressure is essential. Working in partnership with our Trade Union and Professional Bodies will be an integral part of the role.

Interviews will be held on 17 November 2026.

Working for our organisation

Be Part of Our Team...

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to ‘Be Part of Our Team’ and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or can demonstrate equivalent level of education in an appropriate discipline
• CPP or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Working towards a post-graduate qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, with an equivalent level of of experience at an appropriate level

Experience

• Experience in a Human Resource Advisory role
• Experience of advising managers on a range of Human Resource issues
• Working closely with managers and decision makers
• Demonstrable IT skills (MS Word, Access, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Mail Merge)
• Experience of delivering training

Skills

• Knowledge of Human Resource policies and management procedures, statutory legislation and upcoming legislative changes
• A highly organised approach with the ability to work under pressure and manage priorities and deadlines in a changing environment
• Basic knowledge of workforce development tools and techniques
• Understanding of and commitment to Equality and Diversity
• Knowledge of relevant NHS Policy and guidelines
• Excellent listening, communication and presentation skills
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to summarise information and key issues

Other Job Requirements

• Ability to travel independently to other Trust sites where required

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link , will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme

BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.

We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

DBS Costs

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.

Flexible Working

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCH