Senior HR Generalist

NHS; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior HR Generalist to enhance its HR services across a dynamic healthcare workforce. This role involves providing expert advice on HR policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering employee relations. With a focus on delivering high-quality support in a busy environment, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing workforce initiatives and employee engagement. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving patient experiences and enjoy a flexible working environment with generous benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life insurance 3 x salary

Birthday leave

Healthcare cash plan

NHS discounts & support schemes

Employee Assistance Program

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in HR, particularly in a generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support managers on HR policies and employment legislation.
• Manage sickness absence processes and support investigations.

Skills

HR Management

Employee Relations

Compliance

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Tools

MS Office

HR Metrics Systems

Job description

Location: Hybrid - Home working with travel to site as required across the UK

Reporting to: People and Culture Manager

Hours of work: Full Time

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and people-focused Senior HR Generalist to join our established team and be a part of a company that really makes a difference.

The Senior HR Generalist will support the delivery of a high-quality HR service across our healthcare workforce. This role will support clinical and non-clinical teams in a busy, regulated environment, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies, best practices, and compliance with employment and healthcare regulations.

The Senior HR Generalist will also play a vital role in supporting employee relations, payroll, and workforce initiatives aligned with safe, compassionate care.

Benefits & Working Life:

Our flexible approach aims to get the best from everyone in the team. Working hours are office hours, with onsite work for training, meetings, and support, and remote work otherwise.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life insurance 3 x salary
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support and advice to managers on Terms and Conditions of Service, HR policies, employment legislation, and HR management practices.
• Advise on courses of action for managers and support decision-making processes.
• Manage and support sickness absence processes, including data monitoring and reporting.
• Assist with formal investigations concerning misconduct, poor performance, and harassment, supporting investigating officers and attending meetings as required.
• Attend grievance, disciplinary, and capability hearings to advise on due process, decisions, and sanctions.
• Maintain proper records, take formal notes when necessary, and facilitate understanding through appropriate questioning.
• Prepare cases for appeal, including correspondence and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and minimize risks of Employment Tribunal proceedings through proper record-keeping.

About us

We are a growing organization operating within the NHS since 2006, offering primary and secondary care services with a forward-thinking approach. As part of the Evergreen group, we lead projects in genomics, digital healthcare, and more, focused on improving patient experience.

Job description & responsibilities

Department: Human Resources

Location: Hybrid - Home working with travel to site as required across the UK

Reporting to: People and Culture Manager

Hours of work: Full Time

We seek an enthusiastic, experienced, and people-focused Senior HR Generalist to support our healthcare workforce, ensuring fair and consistent HR practices in a regulated environment. The role involves employee relations, payroll, workforce initiatives, and compliance.

Main Duties:

• Support and advise managers on HR policies, employment law, and human resources management.
• Support sickness absence management, investigations, and disciplinary procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and assist in case preparations for grievances and appeals.
• Ensure policies are applied consistently and fairly.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Business partnering and advisory roles.
• Talent management and development.
• Payroll support and HR operations.
• Policy review and compliance.
• Lead HR projects and initiatives.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior HR Generalist or similar role.
• People-oriented and results-driven.
• Experience with HR metrics and systems.
• Leadership and strategic skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Flexibility to travel around the UK.

Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 5 years HR experience.
• Good MS Office skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• CIPD Level 5 or working towards it.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Who we are

We are a growing NHS-focused organization since 2006, pioneering in genomics and digital healthcare, committed to improving patient experiences.

Benefits & Working Life

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life insurance 3 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Charitable giving scheme
• Birthday leave
• NHS discounts & support schemes
• Employee Assistance Program
• Occupational health support

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: [details to be specified]

• Desirable: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, HR experience, etc.

Experience

• Essential: [details to be specified]

• Desirable: Proven senior HR experience, HR metrics knowledge, leadership skills, etc.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to DBS checks due to the nature of the work.

Employer details

Employer name: Omnes Healthcare Limited

Address: Omnes Healthcare, M3 4NA

Website: http://omneshealthcare.co.uk/