Human Resources Advisor

DHU Healthcare; Derby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Derby is seeking a Human Resources Advisor to deliver expert employee relations advice and support compliance with best practices. This role involves significant data management and training responsibilities, making it pivotal to the People & Culture team. Candidates should possess a relevant HR qualification, strong Employee Relations experience, and a proactive mindset. Enjoy benefits like competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Referral Programme

Birthday Leave Guarantee

Access to the DHU Hub

Qualifications

• CIPD level 5, or at least level 3, but working towards level 5.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Employee Relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance on employee relations matters.
• Support with internal and external audit preparation.
• Maintain the HR Information System ensuring accurate data.

Skills

Strong Employee Relations experience

Ability to manage conflicting priorities

Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach

Education

Relevant professional HR qualification (CIPD level 5)

General education to professional degree level

Job description

As a Human Resources Advisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate data management, clear communication, and appropriate escalation where needed. You'll provide expert advice on employee relations matters including TUPE, Management of Change (MOC), and audits. You'll also lead on People Relations support for DHU and the wider People & Culture team, including delivering training to advisors and managers to ensure compliance with policies, best practices, and employment legislation.

Location: Derby

What DHU Can Offer You

Working Patterns: We recognise that 9-5 doesn't work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance. Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.

Competitive salary: £29,970 - £34,311 (Band 5)

Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum

What Your Typical Day Looks Like

• Providing advice and guidance to our managers and our employees with regards to all employee relations matters
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues, peers and all our customers; internal and external, with the confidence and ability to challenge professionally, when required
• Supporting with internal and external audit preparation, attendance and actions
• Proactively reviewing People & Culture procedures and forms in line with our CARE values, behavioral framework, best practice, UK employment legislation and our organisational needs.
• Maintenance of our HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring accurate capture and analysis of data.
• Enable, foster and promote a culture across the team and organisation of safety, respect and accountability through actively advocating and role modelling being an active bystander.
  
  

To be a successful Human Resources Advisor, you will need:

• A good general standard of education, professional degree level
• A relevant professional HR qualification (CIPD level 5, or at least level 3, but already working towards level 5)
• Strong Employee Relations experience (Ideally a min of 2 years)
• Experience in managing conflicting priorities and workloads to ensure timely and efficient responses.
• Confidence and ability to challenge in a professional manner.
• Positive, proactive and adaptable approach
• Right to work in the UK.
  
  

Employee Benefits

As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!

Cycle to Work Scheme: In partnership with Halfords, this salary sacrifice scheme lets you spread the cost of a brand-new bike interest-free through your salary, making your commute healthier, greener, and more affordable.

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We can't always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!

Access to the DHU Hub: Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.

About

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