HR Advisor (Contract)

Janine Hunt; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, +1

Excellent work-life balance

NHS Discount & Support Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Sick pay and enhanced maternity/patern

Life insurance - 3x salary

Healthcare cash plan

Charitable giving scheme

Job summary

Omnes Healthcare is seeking an HR Advisor to provide expert operational HR support across the organisation, handling employee relations, sickness absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters.

Hybrid role based in Manchester with at least one day in the office weekly, some UK travel, and involvement in TUPE processes, restructures, HR projects, workforce reporting and policy development.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Extensive employee relations case management experience.
• Experience managing sickness absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Experience in healthcare or clinical environments is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, sickness absence and timekeeping.
• Support managers with complex employee relations cases through to final written warning or dismissal where appropriate.
• Manage high-volume sickness absence cases, including liaison with Occupational Health and consideration of the Equality Act.
• Undertake appeal hearings as required.
• Advise managers on employment contracts, terms and conditions and other complex people matters.
• Review and support the implementation of HR policies to stay aligned with legislation and best practice.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support initiatives to strengthen the employer brand and position Omnes Healthcare as an employer of choice.
• Develop and implement employee engagement and retention strategies.

Skills

Employee relations

Sickness absence management

Disciplinary & grievance handling

UK employment law

Education

CIPD Level 5

HR experience

Job description

HR Advisor

• 40 hours per week / 12 month FTC
• Hybrid working - based in our Manchester office, M3, with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office
• Some travel across the UK may be required

The HR Advisor will support the Senior People Manager in providing a high-quality, proactive HR service across the organisation. The role will provide expert operational HR advice and support to managers and employees across a range of employee relations, people management, organisational change and employee engagement matters.

The HR Advisor will manage and advise on a wide range of employee relations cases, including sickness absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters, ensuring that all processes are handled professionally, consistently and in line with UK employment legislation and company policies.

The role will work closely with geographically dispersed clinical and non-clinical teams, supporting managers to effectively manage their people and helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging working environment.

The HR Advisor will also support the Senior People Manager with organisational restructures, consultations, TUPE processes, HR projects, workforce reporting and the development and implementation of HR policies and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, sickness absence, attendance and timekeeping.
• Support managers with complex employee relations cases through to final written warning or dismissal where appropriate.
• Manage and support high-volume sickness absence cases, including liaison with Occupational Health and consideration of the Equality Act.
• Undertake appeal hearings as required.
• Advise managers on employment contracts, terms and conditions and other complex people matters.
• Review and support the implementation of HR policies, ensuring they remain aligned with current employment legislation and best practice.
• Support the delivery of HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support initiatives to strengthen the employer brand and position Omnes Healthcare as an employer of choice.
• Support the development and implementation of employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Develop initiatives to improve employee engagement, wellbeing and retention.
• Support managers in delivering employee survey action plans.
• Support Health & Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Disability Confident initiatives.
• Any other duties/responsibilities as delegated by the Senior People Manager or Management Team to support the function and development of the service.

Role Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 qualified, or equivalent HR experience.
• Extensive employee relations case management experience.
• Experience managing sickness absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Experience working within a healthcare or clinical environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

Who we are

Omnes Healthcare is a growing, forward-thinking organisation delivering NHS Primary and Secondary Care services since 2006. Supporting patients across multiple sites, we combine clinical excellence with innovation to improve lives.

As part of the Evergreen Group, we also lead on digital health and genomics projects, including the Evergreen Life app, which empowers people to take control of their health. Our mission is to enhance healthy and happy life years through high-quality, personalised, and accessible care. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in healthcare, known for innovation, compassion, and real impact.

We live by four core values:

• Caring - Respect and compassion in everything we do
• Inclusive - Empowering diverse voices and teamwork
• Evolving - Driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Ambitious - Striving for high standards and real impact

Whether your role is clinical or corporate, it matters. We're committed to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive environment where all colleagues can thrive.

Omnes Healthcare is an inclusive employer.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Excellent work-life balance
• NHS Discount & Support Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay and enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including electric car and cycle to work
• Life insurance - 3x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Charitable giving scheme