People Advisor - 2 year contract

Torus Group; Saint Helens (OR); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a People Advisor to join the People Services team on a 2 year fixed-term contract. The role supports managers and colleagues with HR casework, policy guidance, and performance management within a hybrid working pattern.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver a high-quality HR service, while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR advisory and managing people-related casework.
• Good understanding of employment legislation and people management best practice.
• Strong ability to gather information, assess situations and recommend outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of employee relations matters and provide expert advice to managers and colleagues.
• Support performance management processes, including development plans and data usage.
• Lead on attendance management, including absence monitoring and return-to-work meetings.
• Provide guidance on policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Build relationships with managers and stakeholders to deliver a consistent HR service.
• Support recruitment, retention, talent development and apprenticeship programmes.

Skills

Employee relations

Case management

Employment law

Policy guidance

Stakeholder management

Job description

We're looking for a People Advisor to join our People Services team on a 2 yearfixed-term contract, supporting managers and colleagues across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of managing people-related casework and providing advice and guidance in a professional environment.

Joining a busy and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to build on your existing knowledge and experience while making a positive impact on the colleague experience. You'll work collaboratively with managers and stakeholders across the business, helping to create a fair, consistent and supportive working environment where colleagues can thrive.

Working pattern:

This role operates on a hybrid working pattern which consists of 3 office working days and 2 days working from home. Office days can be based out of our Liverpool, Warrington or St Helens offices.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters, providing expert advice to managers and colleagues
• Supporting performance management processes, including capability, development plans and use of data and systems
• Lead on attendance management, including absence monitoring, return-to-work meetings and long-term cases
• Providing clear guidance on policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice
• Build strong relationships with managers, acting as a trusted point of contact for people-related advice and support
• Working collaboratively with Housing, Assets and Corporate teams to deliver a consistent HR service
• Supporting recruitment, retention, talent development and apprenticeship programmes across the organisation
• Contributing to People Strategy delivery, corporate initiatives and transformation projects
• Assisting in identifying learning needs and sourcing appropriate training solutions
• Maintaining accurate, confidential records, ensuring data integrity and audit compliance
• Working in partnership with trade unions to foster positive and productive relationships
• Promoting value for money through efficient processes and effective use of systems
• Ensure all activity aligned with health & safety, equality and safeguarding requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working in a HR or People advisory role, providing advice and guidance on employee relations and people-related matters, with a good understanding of employment legislation and people management best practice.
• Strong casework management skills, with experience managing a varied employee relations caseload, including attendance, conduct, performance, capability and other people-related matters.
• The ability to assess situations, gather information, make balanced recommendations and progress cases through to resolution in line with policies and procedures.
• Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, handle sensitive conversations and achieve positive outcomes.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and maintain attention to detail.
• Confidence in using a range of IT systems to maintain accurate records, produce reports and support decision-making.
• A proactive, resilient and customer-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering a high-quality service and continuous improvement.

Interview Process:

• Candidates will be invited to attend an interview, which will include a competency-based discussion exploring relevant experience, knowledge, and skills required for the role, as well as a scenario based assessment. Interviews will take place at our Liverpool City Centre Office on the 2nd October 2026.

Additional Information:

Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:

• Right to work verification
• Qualification certificate check (where applicable)
• DBS check (if required for the role)
• Completion of all new starter documentation including signed terms and conditions

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust