Senior People Advisor

Royal-Hospital-For-Neuro--disability; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Free counselling

Cycle2Work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Pride network

Job summary

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in Putney, London, is seeking a Senior People Advisor to provide expert guidance on employee relations, including absence, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management and organisational change, ensuring timely, high-quality support for stakeholders.

The role supports the HR Business Partner on projects, enhances HR operations, and helps realise our People Strategy by upskilling managers and driving compliant processes across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Robust background in employee relations and strong understanding of HR compliance and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on the full spectrum of Employee Relations cases including absence, disciplinary investigations, grievance, performance management and organisational change.
• Proactively identify and deliver improvements to service delivery and upskill stakeholders to improve management competencies.
• Support the HR Business Partner in identifying and delivering HR projects that add value to HR Operations and RHN stakeholders.

Skills

Employee relations

HR compliance

Employment law

Tools

Workday

Job description

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK.Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway—from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care—for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.Department: People & CultureSalary range: £41,200Hours of work: Full time 36 hours per week (hybrid working, 3 days on site)Location: Putney, South West LondonClosing date: 15th October (advert may close early depending on number of applications)Interview date(s): 28th and 29th Octobe rAbout youA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and experienced Senior People Advisor to join our People & Culture Team. You will be responsible for providing specialist advice on the full spectrum of Employee Relations cases including absence, disciplinary investigations, grievance, performance management and organisational change, ensuring the delivery of an exceptional and timely service to stakeholders.The post-holder will be proactive in taking the initiative to identify and deliver solutions for improvements to service delivery and will engage and upskill stakeholders to improve management competencies to avoid litigation.You will support the HR Business Partner in identifying and delivering HR projects that add value to HR Operations processes and RHN stakeholders, improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our HR service, and help achieve the aims of our People Strategy.We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a robust background in employee relations and a strong understanding of HR compliance and employment legislation.A good HR systems background is essential and previous Workday experience is beneficial.Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:Generous Annual Leave entitlementFree counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC WellbeingGet involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)!Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.Free on-site parking (rare in London!)More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at [e-mail] RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.