Human Resources Adviser

NHS National Services Scotland; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking an organised, customer-focused HR Advisor to join the Operational HR Team. You will provide professional HR guidance to managers and staff, supporting attendance management and employee relations across the organisation.

In this role you will coach managers, assist with investigations and change activities, analyse workforce data and contribute to policy implementation. Strong communication and IT skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level and/or equivalent operational HR experience.
• Experience giving HR advice across a range of workforce matters.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and workforce policies or ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support attendance management, employee relations, and investigations.
• Coach managers through complex workforce situations with fairness and consistency.
• Assist with organisational change activities and policy implementation.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions on people management responsibilities.
• Support the HR Connect Helpdesk rota with timely guidance.

Skills

HR advice

Employee relations

Attendance management

Organisational change

Data analysis

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Microsoft 365

MS Word/PowerPoint

Job description

Are you organised, customer-focused and looking to develop your career in HR? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Operational HR Team as an Advisor.

About Us

At NHS Forth Valley, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the communities of Falkirk, Stirling, and Clackmannanshire. As one of Scotland’s 14 regional health boards, we serve a population of more than 305,000 people across the heart of Scotland and employ around 8,000 staff who make a difference every day.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and innovative working environment where colleagues can thrive, develop their careers and contribute to improving outcomes for our communities. We encourage a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement, investing in the development of our workforce to support the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

What you'll be doing

Working as part of our Operational HR Team, you will provide professional HR advice, guidance and support to managers and employees across NHS Forth Valley. You will work closely with managers to support attendance management, employee relations matters, organisational change activities and the application of NHS Scotland workforce policies, helping to deliver fair, consistent and effective people management practices across the organisation.

You will:

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance on workforce policies, terms and conditions, employment legislation and best practice.
• Support managers in managing employee relations matters, including conduct, capability, grievance, bullying and harassment, attendance management and performance issues.
• Coach, guide and influence managers through complex and sensitive workforce situations, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
• Support formal workforce processes, including investigations, hearings, attendance reviews and organisational change activity.
• Analyse workforce information and data to identify trends and support informed decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Once for Scotland policies, workforce initiatives and service improvement projects.
• Deliver training, guidance and awareness sessions to support managers in fulfilling their people management responsibilities.
• Participate in the HR Connect Helpdesk rota, providing timely advice and support to managers and employees.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving complex people challenges and making a positive impact on both employee experience and organisational performance.

What we're looking for

We are looking for a proactive and confident HR professional who can build strong working relationships, provide pragmatic advice and support managers to navigate a wide range of workforce matters. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities while delivering a high-quality service to colleagues across the organisation.

You will be someone who:

• Has experience of working in an operational HR, employee relations or people management environment.
• Can provide professional advice on employment policies, procedures, terms and conditions and workforce best practice.
• Has experience supporting managers with attendance management, employee relations casework and organisational change activities.
• Communicates confidently and professionally, handling sensitive and complex situations with tact, diplomacy and sound judgement.
• Builds effective relationships with managers, employees, staff-side representatives and colleagues at all levels.
• Can analyse information, identify solutions and support effective decision-making.
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills and can manage a varied workload while meeting deadlines.
• Has excellent report writing, presentation and IT skills, including experience of Microsoft 365 applications.
• Works collaboratively as part of a team while using initiative and taking ownership of their work.
• Is committed to continuous professional development and keeping their HR knowledge up to date.

Essential

• Educated to degree level and/or able to demonstrate equivalent operational HR experience.
• Experience of providing HR advice and support across a range of workforce matters.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and workforce policies, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly.

Desirable

• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD membership.
• Experience of working within NHS Scotland or another large, complex organisation.
• Knowledge of Once for Scotland Workforce Policies, PIN Guidelines and Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout NHS Forth Valley is essential for this role

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e‑mail, therefore please check your e‑mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.