HR Advisor | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bolton is seeking a compassionate HR Advisor to deliver high-quality HR services. The role involves providing expert advice on HR matters, supporting recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be passionate about improving employee relations. Opportunities for professional development will be provided.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Support for attending external events

Qualifications

• Experience in providing HR advice in a healthcare or public sector setting.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to managers on HR matters.
• Support the implementation of the workforce strategy.
• Lead recruitment and selection processes.
• Advise on pay and employment law applications.
• Promote a positive employee relations climate.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Recruitment and selection

Organizational change support

Workforce planning

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about people and ready to make a real impact in healthcare? Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive, professional, and compassionate HR Advisor to join our dynamic Workforce team.

As an HR Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and forward-thinking HR advisory service across the Trust. You’ll work closely with managers, clinicians, and colleagues to support the Trust’s workforce agenda, ensuring the consistent application of policies and procedures underpinned by current employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice and support to managers on all HR matters, including employee relations, recruitment, retention, and workforce planning.
• Supporting the implementation of the Trust’s workforce strategy and contributing to the achievement of corporate objectives.
• Leading on recruitment and selection processes, including assessment centres.
• Advising on pay, terms and conditions, and the application of employment law in a unionised environment.
• Supporting organisational change, job evaluation, and policy development.
• Promoting a positive employee relations climate and effective partnership working with staff side colleagues.
• Producing and analysing workforce information to inform decision-making and service improvement.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems, policies, and processes.

You will be supported with CPD opportunities including internal development, shadowing and opportunities to attend external events such as legal seminars and workshops.

Values

• Vision: We are committed to delivering excellent health and care for future generations.
• Openness: We communicate with transparency and honesty, encouraging feedback and innovation.
• Integrity: We act with fairness, respect, and empathy.
• Compassion: We take a person-centred approach in all our interactions.
• Excellence: We strive for continuous improvement and put quality and safety first.

Join us and be part of a team that values your expertise, supports your development, and is dedicated to making a difference for our patients, staff, and community.

How to apply / Contact

For full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any further questions regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025