HR Advisor

Kisimul Group Limited; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the UK is seeking a HR Advisor to provide expert guidance on employee relations, manage sensitive cases, and support HR practices. This role allows for remote work with occasional travel to Lincolnshire. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in managing complex ER cases, and a proactive approach to HR challenges. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in managing complex ER cases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and escalate cases when necessary.
• Exceptional coaching and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Solid understanding of best practices in performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of ER cases including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Work collaboratively with People Partners and divisional leaders.
• Provide expert guidance on disciplinary actions and performance plans.
• Facilitate mediation sessions and manage grievance cases.
• Analyse ER case data to identify trends and provide insights.
• Support the development of HR policies and practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Employee relations knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: Remote (Occasional must be able to travel to Lincolnshire)

Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience

About Us

At Kisimul, we are dedicated to empowering the individuals we support, helping them expand their life skills, abilities, and experiences. Our therapeutic community and meaningful life delivery model are built around holistic care and lifelong learning, encouraging personal growth in a nurturing and supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on both people and business, you’ll thrive here.

We are very proud of our Meaningful Life model. It entails our colleagues working closely with the people we support and their families, to agree and describe what a meaningful life and fulfilling future could look like for them.

Every young person has an individualised plan with bespoke goals that span home and school life to encourage maintenance and generalisation of skills.

A therapeutically informed approach is Kisimul’s golden thread to enabling meaningful lives for individuals accessing our services. It is a multi-disciplinary collaboration between therapeutic, education, and residential professionals to support and enhance the physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing of the individuals we support.

The Role

Working as part of the People Team, you will provide advice and guidance in a supportive manner to our care teams. You will support in disciplinary and grievance processes, performance management and conduct trend analyses to provide insights and drive improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of ER cases, including, disciplinaries, grievances and performance concerns which can at times be complex and sensitive in nature
• Work collaboratively with the People Partners and divisional leaders to recommend outcomes and mitigate risks.
• Foster strong relationships, promoting early intervention, and pre-empting the need for formal processes ensuring a pro-active ER conversation.
• Provide expert guidance on disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and development strategies while supporting effective performance management processes.
• Facilitate impartial mediation sessions and manage grievance cases from initiation to resolution, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance. Ensure all ER cases are managed with confidentiality and in accordance with legal, regulatory, and organisational standards, including GDPR.
• Analyse ER case data to identify trends, provide actionable insights, and inform continuous improvement in the proactive ER practices and policies.
• Support with the development of HR Policies and practices, and work on ad hoc HR Projects including organisational change and engagement.

About You

• Proven expertise in managing complex ER cases
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective relationships across all organisational levels.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate cases for further support, alongside strong teamwork skills.
• Exceptional skills in communication, coaching, and influencing to drive positive pro-active outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to build trust and credibility with both managers and employees.
• A proactive, professional, and solution-oriented approach to addressing HR challenges.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Solid understanding of best practices in employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Qualified to CIPD Level 5 or above (Desirable but not essential)

About Kisimul Group

Why Kisimul?

• Make a Difference: Your work will have a direct impact on both the people we support and the success of the business.
• Development Opportunities: We are committed to helping you grow in your career, offering professional development and training.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and personal development within a nurturing and inclusive culture.

Ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a meaningful difference? Apply today to become part of the Kisimul Group team!

Kisimul Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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