HR Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for providing expert HR advice, managing employee relations, and supporting managers through various HR processes. You will help foster a positive workplace culture by promoting wellbeing initiatives and ensuring effective workforce planning. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about HR and looking to advance your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Generous pension scheme

35-37 days annual leave

Life assurance

Bupa wellness screening

Support for work-life balance

'Spire for you' discount platform

MHFA onsite support

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Experience as an HR Advisor or similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the hospital with all HR aspects, providing expert advice.
• Manage HR files confidentially and promote wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

HR functions

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Relationship building

Education

Level 5 CIPD Qualification

Job description

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HR Advisor | Spire Nottingham - Onsite | Permanent | FT 37.5 hours per week | Salary DOE | Excellent Benefits Scheme including Private Healthcare and CIPD support

Spire Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading independent hospital groups. Since its founding through the acquisition and rebranding of 25 Bupa hospitals in 2007, Spire has expanded to 39 hospitals, 33 clinics, medical centres, private GPs, and occupational health services. The group is recognized for delivering successful clinical outcomes and high patient satisfaction.

Our People Team is dedicated to fulfilling Spire’s purpose – making a positive difference through outstanding, personalized care.

As an HR Advisor, you will support the hospital with all HR aspects, providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues and managers to help them deliver our purpose daily.

You will need to build effective relationships at all levels, managing multiple priorities in a busy, hands-on role where organization and reliability are key.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Driving effective workforce planning through regular discussions with the hospital's Senior Management Team.
2. Leading onboarding activities for new staff, ensuring comprehensive inductions.
3. Supporting managers and new starters through probation periods with timely advice and guidance.
4. Managing HR files and personal information confidentially, in line with GDPR.
5. Promoting wellbeing initiatives and communication channels within the hospital and Spire.
6. Managing absence to reduce short-term leave and support long-term absence management.
7. Being the first point of contact for HR matters, providing consistent, high-quality advice.
8. Supporting performance management, disciplinary, grievance, and attendance issues, including attending related meetings.
9. Ensuring timely resolution of employee relations issues, applying diversity, equality, and fairness principles.
10. Coordinating the appraisal process and supporting regular 1:1 meetings.
11. Assisting with the annual pay review process to ensure fairness and consistency.

Key Requirements:

• Level 5 CIPD Qualification or equivalent
• Experience as a HR Advisor or similar role
• Knowledge of HR functions, systems, pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development
• Understanding of employment laws, disciplinary, and grievance procedures
• Ability to develop business-focused solutions
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Effective communication skills with influence at all levels
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• High standards of work quality and time management

Employee benefits include free Bupa wellness screening, private medical insurance, 35-37 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, 'Spire for you' discount platform, life assurance, and support for work-life balance and development, including MHFA onsite and 24/7 EAP.

Spire Healthcare is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received.