Senior HR Advisor

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two proactive Senior HR Advisors to join their dynamic Employee Relations Team. This role is pivotal in managing complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with UK employment law, and supporting line managers with expert advice. Ideal candidates will thrive in a hybrid working environment, demonstrating their ability to handle varied caseloads effectively while fostering a culture of resolution and learning. Join a committed organization that values its people and aims for excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• CIPD qualified with a good understanding of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Employee Relations service and support managers.
• Develop HR policies and practices to minimize formal investigations.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Policies Development

UK Employment Law

Microsoft Office

Case Management

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

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Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provided pay range

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Base pay range

Main area: HR Employee Relations / Generalist

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours

• Full time

37.5 hours per week (There are two vacancies totalling 1.53 WTE with flexible opportunities for both full time and part time hours)

Job ref: 354-CO-21630

Site: Portland House

Town: Worthing

Closing: 12/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for two experienced, proactive, knowledgeable, and committed HR professionals with experience working on complex employee relations cases, to join our Employee Relations Team supporting our Corporate and Estates & Facilities Directorates.

Are you looking to be part of a strong team in an organization committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are seeking two Senior HR Advisors who can immediately contribute to our goal of achieving Outstanding in all areas.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience managing a varied and demanding caseload, including conduct and dignity at work investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings, performance and absence management, change management, and providing frontline employee advice to line managers and senior leaders within Corporate Services and Estates & Facilities. You should be adept at managing your workload, meeting deadlines, and advising on risk mitigation using up-to-date HR practices, case law, and legislation.

There are two vacancies totaling 1.53 WTE with flexible working options for full-time or part-time hours.

This role offers hybrid working, with expectations to work in the office and travel as required.

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 19th May.

Main duties of the job

This position requires autonomous working within a highly interactive team. You will provide cross-cover and developmental support to other HR Advisors, building relationships within the People Directorate, and across the Trust with business leaders, stakeholders, and trade unions. You will deliver a comprehensive Employee Relations service, applying your senior HR knowledge to business challenges, aiming to minimize formal investigations and hearings, and promoting resolution and learning. You will also review and develop HR policies, procedures, and practices, supporting managers and systems to enable efficient working.

Candidates should ideally be CIPD qualified with substantial experience advising on Employee Relations in a unionized environment, and possess a good understanding of UK employment law. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. NHS experience is preferred.

This role involves working as a key senior team member to ensure a high-quality, timely Employee Relations service across the organization.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative and Human Resources
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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