HR Advisor

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an HR Advisor at a leading social enterprise in Birmingham. The role involves managing HR processes, providing expert advice to managers, and supporting employee development. Candidates should possess a Level 5 CIPD Certificate or HR degree, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR department providing generalist HR advice.
• Experience in preparing, analysing, and presenting reports.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR and recruitment operations.
• Provide first-line advice on HR policies and procedures.
• Handle employee relations casework, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 5 CIPD Certificate

Degree in Human Resources

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity at Badger Group, a social enterprise working with key stakeholders including NHS Trusts, local authorities, Councillors, MPs, and GPs to deliver the best patient care.

Responsible for providing comprehensive, expert advice and guidance to managers across the organisation. You will support line managers with HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle.

You will collaborate with HR Business Partners and the Head of HR proactively.

You will possess highly developed organisational, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills. You are motivated to excel and provide an effective HR service.

You will build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, delivering high standards of advice and guidance.

Main duties of the job

As part of the HR team, you will manage day-to-day HR and recruitment operations at Badger Group, applying your knowledge across core HR disciplines. You will work with other HR team members and managers to ensure best practices and procedures are followed, supporting the development and embedding of HR and recruitment processes throughout the employee lifecycle.

About us

The Birmingham and District GP Emergency Room (Badger) Ltd is a not-for-profit social enterprise healthcare co-operative, including Badger Medical Ltd, Badger Healthcare Ltd, and Sett Support Partnership Plc. It has an annual turnover of £13 million and a staff of 422, including 246 non-clinical staff and 176 self-employed clinicians, across various departments.

Established in 1996 by local doctors, Badger provides out-of-hours services, urgent primary care, and GP out-of-hours services to 1.6 million patients across Birmingham, operating from four sites. It has received 'Outstanding' ratings by the CQC and holds a reputable national profile in healthcare.

Job details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Location: Badger House, 121 Glover Street, Birmingham, B9 4EY

Job description

Provide first-line advice on HR policies and procedures. Support managers to reduce sickness absence through proactive management and a person-centred approach. Handle employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, bullying, harassment, performance, and attendance issues, ensuring compliance with law, policy, and good practice.

Assist managers with recruitment, including general enquiries and staffing needs. Support employee development through appraisals, inductions, coaching, mentoring, and training interventions. Respond promptly and sensitively to all enquiries, escalating issues as necessary. Collaborate with the HR team to deliver management training and identify development areas.

Maintain accurate records of employment cases, complete tasks within deadlines, and participate in meetings and projects as required.

Person specification

Experience (Essential):

• Experience in a HR department providing generalist HR advice
• Experience in preparing, analysing, and presenting reports

Desirable:

• Experience working on HR projects

Qualifications (Essential):

• Level 5 CIPD Certificate or Degree in Human Resources
• Commitment to professional development
• CIPD registration

Desirable:

• Coaching and Mentoring skills

Other considerations

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.