People and Culture Advisor

DHU Healthcare; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DHU Healthcare is seeking a People and Culture Advisor for a 12-month contract. The role involves managing employee absence, providing HR guidance on relevant projects, and maintaining compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate will have strong ER experience and relevant HR qualifications, with a focus on supporting the People & Culture Team in line with DHU’s values.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Referral Programme

Birthday Leave Guarantee

Access to the DHU Hub

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of ER generalist experience.
• Experience in HRIS systems and Excel trackers.
• Good general education and relevant HR qualification.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for absence matters.
• Monitor employee absence and analyze trends.
• Provide advice on Absence Management policies.

Skills

Strong ER generalist experience

Updating and maintaining HRIS systems

Managing conflicting priorities

Education

Professional degree-level qualification

CIPD level 5 qualification

Job description

Are you experienced in delivering strategic HR solutions and cultural excellence?

DHU are looking for a People and Culture Advisor to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Purpose Of The Role

You will support the People & Culture Team in delivering a comprehensive, consistent, and professional service to our customers in line with our CARE values and behavioral framework. Your responsibilities include providing proactive, professional, and consistent Absence Management and People Relations advice and guidance.

A key focus will be maintaining accurate and consistent data, communication, and escalation where required. You will provide expert advice and guidance for key People Relations projects such as, but not limited to; TUPE, Management of Change (MOC), and internal and external audits.

Daily Duties Of a People And Culture Advisor

• Act as the primary point of contact for absence-related matters, including short-term sickness, long-term sickness, family leave, and other statutory or discretionary time off.
• Monitor and track employee absence management, analyze trends, identify patterns, and address issues accordingly.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, peers, and all our customers; internal and external, with the confidence to challenge professionally when required.
• Provide advice and guidance regarding Absence Management and People Relations matters, in line with DHU policies and procedures, best practice, and values; seek support from the People & Culture or other DHU teams when needed.
• Support managers with all formal and informal absence meetings and early interventions to prevent prolonged leave periods where possible.
• Assist line managers with Occupational Health referrals, escalations, and coordinate follow-up actions with People & Culture or other departments, such as Health & Safety.
• Ensure consistent and professional correspondence aligned with our CARE values, behavioral framework, policies, procedures, best practices, and UK legislation.
• Maintain employee files in accordance with legislation (GDPR), best practices, CQC, and local compliance requirements, ensuring comprehensive record-keeping of all People Relations matters.

Qualifications and Experience Needed

• A good general education, professional degree-level qualification.
• A relevant professional HR qualification (CIPD level 5 preferred, or level 3 with progress towards level 5).
• Strong ER generalist experience (minimum of 2 years preferred).
• Experience in updating and maintaining HRIS systems and Excel trackers.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and workloads efficiently.

Employee Benefits

At DHU Healthcare, we value your dedication and offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, including:

• NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our NHS pension scheme. Existing NHS employees can transfer their current pension and holiday allowance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost of a bike interest-free through salary sacrifice, promoting healthier, greener commuting.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: Support during family leave with our enhanced policies.
• Referral Programme: Earn rewards by referring others to join DHU Healthcare.
• Birthday Leave Guarantee: Decide whether to take your birthday off or work—it's your choice.
• Access to the DHU Hub: Enjoy discounts, well-being resources, and our Employee Assistance Programme.

About Us

If you need to apply in a different way, please contact us for assistance. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. We support Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.