HR Adviser

Nuffield Health; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and fitness charity in the UK is seeking an HR Adviser to support leaders in implementing HR policies. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to employee engagement. Responsibilities include providing HR support, managing cases, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Benefits include a range of lifestyle and health rewards. Interested candidates should apply promptly as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to help others.
• Proactive approach with the ability to build trust.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line support to leaders on HR matters.
• Guide managers through absence management processes.
• Ensure application of HR policies and employment law.
• Draft and review basic ER letters.
• Support performance appraisals and development plans.
• Promote employee engagement and development initiatives.
• Manage HR cases through a case-management tool.
• Identify trends and recommend policy improvements.

Skills

Employee Relations

Microsoft Outlook

Office Experience

Workers' Compensation Law

Benefits Administration

HRIS

Payroll

Employment & Labor Law

ADP

Administrative Experience

Human Resources

Leadership Experience

Job description

HR Adviser

Epsom Hybrid Working People Team Permanent Full-Time

Competitive salary available depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the charity that’s building a healthier nation one day at a time. From award‑winning hospitals and leisure facilities to flagship community programmes we’ll do whatever it takes to look after the UK’s wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you.

As an HR Adviser you’ll support leaders across the organisation to implement HR policies and processes fairly and consistently. You’ll bring a positive solutions‑focused approach, strong interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to help others. We’re seeking someone proactive with the ability to build trust, communicate clearly and apply sound judgement. Previous experience in employee relations and a sound knowledge of UK employment law is desirable.

This is a key role in our People Team supporting the delivery of a positive employee experience and helping to build a healthy high‑performing culture.

As our HR Adviser you will:

• Provide first‑line support to leaders on disciplinary, grievance, performance and well‑being matters.
• Guide managers through absence management processes including occupational health referrals and return‑to‑work support.
• Ensure consistent and compliant application of HR policies and employment law.
• Draft and review basic ER letters and escalate complex cases to HRBPs or the ER team.
• Support performance appraisals and the development of performance improvement plans (PIPs).
• Promote employee engagement and development initiatives.
• Manage HR cases through a case‑management tool, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely resolution.
• Identify trends and recommend policy improvements to mitigate future risks.
• Collaborate with legal advisers, occupational health and other stakeholders on complex cases.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and wellbeing rewards such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options.

At Nuffield Health we take care of what’s important to you.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

Apply today. It starts with you.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

• Employee Relations
• Microsoft Outlook
• Office Experience
• Workers' Compensation Law
• Benefits Administration
• HRIS
• Payroll
• Employment & Labor Law
• ADP
• Administrative Experience
• Human Resources
• Leadership Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1