Senior HR Advisor

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR professional to join the Employee Relations team at NHS. The role involves providing expert HR advice, managing complex employee relations issues, and supporting organizational change initiatives. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the NHS workforce and requires a passion for improving employee relations.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans and savings

Stockport Credit Union for financial advice

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience required.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience essential.
• Experience managing a large ER caseload is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice on complex issues including attendance management and grievances.
• Manage employee relations case load from query to resolution.
• Support HR Advisors in advising on sickness and absence issues.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

Ability to prioritise effectively

Knowledge of HR practices

Up to date knowledge of Employment Law

Knowledge of Equality & Diversity issues

Education

CIPD post graduate qualification

Degree level qualification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR professional to join our very busy Employee Relations team. You will need substantial experience of operational Human Resources, a passion to make a difference for our NHS workforce, patients and service users, and a drive to deliver. You will be working closely with Trust wide leaders and operational colleagues, to deliver effective people management in line with our values &

behaviours.

Main duties of the job

Working in line with the HR Business Partner model, you will be required to act autonomously and with limited supervision to provide professional & expert HR advice and coaching on a range of issues involving increasing levels of complexity, including attendance management, disciplinary, grievance, bullying and harassment, staff performance and organisational change.

In addition, you will support colleagues in the delivery of our wider portfolio - which includes diversity & inclusion, recruitment, workforce planning & transformation, our Just Culture approach and projects that reach right across the health system. You will also work closely with the HR Business Partners on defined workforce-related projects that support delivery of the NHS People Plan.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7216748

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Job description Job responsibilities

To support and develop an effective ER advisory service to Divisions across the range of employees relations matters such as discipline, grievance, conduct, capability, job design and evaluation, organisational change and absence management. Ensuring at all

times professional, expert and technical guidance and support in line with policies and procedures.

Effectively manage employee relations case load from initial query through to resolution/outcome. Responsible for providing HR support and technical advice to the investigating officer during investigations and the output of the written report, coordinating panels and hearings, providing tools and support to panel members ensuring sound best practice and risks are contained.

To support the HR Advisors in proactively advising managers on sickness and absence issues and to assist managers with the process and procedures in accordance with Trust policy including preparation of sickness absence reviews and case management where

necessary.

To assist in change management projects and research as designated by the HR Business Managers including the co-ordination, resolution to ER queries and implementation of change

Support the implementation of organisational change initiatives, including workforce transformation, restructures and TUPE working closely with partnership groups and in line with Trust policy and best practice

To undertake various projects as directed by the HR Business Manager, including supporting the Agenda for Change Job Evaluation

Process and Health & Wellbeing Agenda

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Job description Job responsibilities

To support and develop an effective ER advisory service to Divisions across the range of employees relations matters such as discipline, grievance, conduct, capability, job design and evaluation, organisational change and absence management. Ensuring at all

times professional, expert and technical guidance and support in line with policies and procedures.

Effectively manage employee relations case load from initial query through to resolution/outcome. Responsible for providing HR support and technical advice to the investigating officer during investigations and the output of the written report, coordinating panels and hearings, providing tools and support to panel members ensuring sound best practice and risks are contained.

To support the HR Advisors in proactively advising managers on sickness and absence issues and to assist managers with the process and procedures in accordance with Trust policy including preparation of sickness absence reviews and case management where

necessary.

To assist in change management projects and research as designated by the HR Business Managers including the co-ordination, resolution to ER queries and implementation of change

Support the implementation of organisational change initiatives, including workforce transformation, restructures and TUPE working closely with partnership groups and in line with Trust policy and best practice

To undertake various projects as directed by the HR Business Manager, including supporting the Agenda for Change Job Evaluation

Process and Health & Wellbeing Agenda

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential

• CIPD post graduate qualification or equivalent experience.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD or management qualification

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of HR practices with experience of effectively managing a large ER caseload, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance management and staff consultations
• Up to date knowledge of Employment Law
• Up to date knowledge and awareness of Equality & Diversity issues and associated legislation
• NHS Terms & Conditions

Experience Essential

• Experience of delivering presentations and training programmes
• Experience of working in Acute NHS Trust

Desirable

• Experience of influencing and negotiating in difficult circumstance

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise effectively Innovative, with the ability to think differently and challenge current behaviours and mind-sets
• Willingness and ability to deal with frequently changing priorities, systems, and procedures
• Confidence to make decisions at the appropriate level
• Ability to interpret policies, terms & conditions and legislation

Work related circumstances Essential

• Use of transport to attend off-site units/clinics
• Flexible approach to work

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential

• CIPD post graduate qualification or equivalent experience.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD or management qualification

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of HR practices with experience of effectively managing a large ER caseload, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance management and staff consultations
• Up to date knowledge of Employment Law
• Up to date knowledge and awareness of Equality & Diversity issues and associated legislation
• NHS Terms & Conditions

Experience Essential

• Experience of delivering presentations and training programmes
• Experience of working in Acute NHS Trust

Desirable

• Experience of influencing and negotiating in difficult circumstance

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise effectively Innovative, with the ability to think differently and challenge current behaviours and mind-sets
• Willingness and ability to deal with frequently changing priorities, systems, and procedures
• Confidence to make decisions at the appropriate level
• Ability to interpret policies, terms & conditions and legislation

Work related circumstances Essential

• Use of transport to attend off-site units/clinics
• Flexible approach to work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)