Human Resources Advisor

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Norwich is seeking an HR Advisor to provide essential support and advice to managers at all levels. Responsibilities include coaching managers on policy application, reviewing HR documents, and providing advice on a busy caseload. Candidates should have experience in HR advisory roles and a solid understanding of employment law and policies. This position does not meet the visa requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Qualifications

• Experience providing advice and support to managers.
• Understanding of HR policy and employment law.
• Competence in managing complex HR cases.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support managers on staff management and policies.
• Coach line managers in Trust policy application.
• Review HR documents to meet organizational requirements.
• Prepare communication for complex employment matters.
• Provide advice on individual HR cases.
• Liaise with HR teams to progress cases promptly.
• Attend meetings to provide HR support.

Job description

Overview

The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates: Provide advice and in-depth support to managers at all levels of the organisation to help them in managing their staff, e.g. explaining terms and conditions, advising on performance concerns, attendance management, right to work queries and general policies. Coach and advise line managers in the practical application of Trust policies in the management of their staff and regarding the procedural or potential legal implications of their decisions at any relevant meeting or by email, Teams or telephone. Review and provide HR advice and feedback to line managers regarding draft reports and documents to ensure they meet organisational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and in-depth support to managers at all levels of the organisation to help them manage their staff, e.g. explaining terms and conditions, advising on performance concerns, attendance management, right to work queries and general policies.
• Coach and advise line managers in the practical application of Trust policies in the management of their staff and regarding the procedural or potential legal implications of their decisions at meetings or by email, Teams or telephone.
• Review and provide HR advice and feedback to line managers regarding draft reports and documents to ensure they meet organisational requirements.
• Prepare letters, policies and notes of meetings to communicate complex employment and policy matters.
• Act as an advisor across a busy caseload, providing a range of advice for individual cases adhering to HR policy, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Liaise with Senior HR team members and Central HR Operations team manager to ensure that cases are progressed in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings both in person and via Teams to provide HR support and advice, sometimes with highly complex or distressing situations, for example whether the ending of employment or other course of action may be appropriate.

This will require you to consider a range of information and apply employment law and best practice to provide the possible range of options. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3571 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role unless you meet the 'new entrant' criteria or have continually held one or more Skilled Worker visas prior to 4 April 2024.

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