Senior Human Resources Advisor Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job description

The HR Operations team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) provides an HR advisory service to line managers across a full spectrum of HR and employment matters across the hospital.

Our vision is the best care for every patient, and none of what we do would be possible without the skills, talent, care and compassion of well over 10,000 who make up Team NNUH, and who deserve the very best experience as colleagues working at one of the biggest employers in the county.

We are proud to provide an HR service that supports staff to deliver exemplary care for every patient. If this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.

If you are an experienced and confident HR Professional with significant experience in managing complex HR and Employee Relations cases (across misconduct, grievance, capability and change management), and you're seeking a part-time role in a dedicated and friendly team, then this is likely to be an appealing and exciting opportunity for you!

Within the HR Operations team, we work really hard to deliver an outstanding service to NNUH's managers. We need a confident and experienced professional who can bring their wealth of experience to further enhance an already high-performing team of Senior HR Advisors.

The role involves providing HR advice to line managers on a wide range of matters through the application of Trust policies, interpretation of UK employment law and best practices across all levels of staff.

You will be highly professional and a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. You must be able to demonstrate positive outcomes of managing complex and sensitive casework and working independently to autonomously manage your workload. Experience of change management including restructures and redundancy will be essential too.

You will play a key role in championing the NNUH People Promise and our PRIDE values.

While this role can be worked hybrid, applicants must be available to attend site at short notice (sometimes within the same working day). Please only apply if you are able to attend site in Norwich or across Norfolk at short notice.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 06 May 2025.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

1. Flexible working hours
2. Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
3. Multi Faith prayer room
4. Discounted gym memberships
5. Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
6. Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
7. Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
8. Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
9. On-site Nursery
10. On-site cafes offering staff discounts
11. Support in career development
12. Flexible staff bank
13. Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Key Responsibilities:

1. Communicate complex and contentious information to a wide range of managers and staff at all levels of the organisation.
2. Autonomously manage individual cases adhering to Trust and HR policies and legislation.
3. Advise managers on procedural or legal implications of their decisions.
4. Coach, support and advise managers regarding investigation meetings and practices.
5. Complete required logging systems in a timely manner.
6. Access confidential personnel and payroll data systems in accordance with policies.
7. Write and update HR policies, toolkits and management guidance.
8. Provide training, coaching and advice to managers on new policies and procedures.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Please note that this advertised position does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa.

This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Apr 2025.