HR Advisor

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health charity organization in Northampton is looking for a Human Resources Advisor to manage employee relations and develop HR policies. This 12-month Fixed Term Contract offers hybrid working and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workplace culture. Key responsibilities include managing casework, advising managers, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. You'll be part of a supportive team focused on creating fair practices that advocate for employees. Join us to make a difference in the lives of those affected by MND.

Benefits

28 days holiday, increasing to 33 after 5 years

Access to UK Healthcare services

24/7 GP access

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts via Benefit Hub

Enhanced pension scheme

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and its application in ER cases.
• Skilled in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations casework including discipline, grievance, and performance issues.
• Provide expert support during organisational change.
• Advise managers on employee relations and HR policies.

Skills

Employee relations casework management

Understanding of UK employment law

HR policy development

Excellent communication skills

Organisational and problem-solving abilities

Conflict management

Confidential information handling

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of workplace culture?

As a Human Resources Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of creating fair, consistent, and supportive people practices across the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. This is your chance to influence how colleagues experience work every day, guiding managers with expert advice and helping employees feel valued. Based in Northampton with hybrid working, this 12-month Fixed Term Contract offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference across the organisation.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility

This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office minimum 1 day per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for employee relations casework including managing disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence matters.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to HR Business Partners when required.
• Provide expert ER support during organisational change and transformation activities.
• Design and embed a clear and robust case management framework with reporting and SLA tracking.
• Monitor and update HR policies to ensure compliance with legislation and organisational priorities.
• Advise and empower managers with practical guidance on employee relations and policy application.
• Collaborate across the HR team, maintaining strong links with payroll, recruitment, and other internal partners.
• Support the Head of HR with reporting, risk mitigation, and delivery of key ER and policy initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience managing a wide range of employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and its application in ER cases.
• Skilled in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence and engage at all levels.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Confident in managing conflict and resolving issues with fairness and empathy.
• Professional and discreet in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (desirable)
• Experience in supporting restructures, reorganisations, and other change management activities (desirable)

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role where your contribution truly matters, join us as a Human Resources Advisor and help us build a supportive and inclusive future together.