HR Adviser

Nuffield Health; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an HR Adviser to support leaders with HR policies and processes. You will provide first-line support on various issues, ensure compliance with employment law, and manage employee relations cases. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach, complemented by experience in employee relations and knowledge of UK employment law. A range of benefits, including gym membership and health assessments, is offered.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Previous experience in employee relations is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Positive, solutions-focused approach

Ability to build trust

Clear communication skills

Sound judgement

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

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.