# HR Advisor

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Royal Liverpool University Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Human resources advisor
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
- **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-05T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-22T12:50:38.141Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Human_Resources/Human_Resources-v8367732
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8367732?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

**Applicants who have applied for this vacancy in the recent recruitment round need not reapply, as their existing application will be considered**

The Business HR Team are recruiting for a full time HR Advisor to join them at a very exciting time for the Trust and the NHS.

You will be supporting a Division with a full range of Employee Relations case work and ensuring organisational objectives are met. You will act as first point of contact for managers and staff requiring advice and guidance on the Trust policies and procedures and Agenda For Change T&Cs.

There is also the opportunity to shape the delivery of the Business HR objectives though training and development for managers and Quality Improvement opportunities within the department.

As part of our ongoing commitment to develop the best talent we would consider applications from individuals that demonstrate our values that we can support to complete their CIPD qualification. Therefore, all applicants must be willing to complete a CIPD qualification and an appointment under Annex 21 will be considered.

### Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Business HR Team to provide a comprehensive and professional HR service within a designated directorate, service or function.

To undertake specific operational projects as directed by the HR Manager and Assistant Director of HR and OD.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Support the HR Manager and Assistant Director of HR and OD to ensure that the Division's objectives are met.

First point of contact for Trust staff and managers for HR advice and guidance on the interpretation and implementation of polices and procedures.

Advise staff and managers on Agenda for Change terms and conditions of service.

Provide managers with guidance in the management of performance issues, advising on solutions and assisting with their implementation.

Provide advice and support to managers on all aspects of employee relations and operation of HR policies and procedures.

Manage both routine and complex sickness absence cases, maintain a robust sickness absence monitoring system and support and advise managers to ensure a supportive and consistent approach is taken to attendance management including attendance at absence management meetings ensuring that the Trusts standards are achieved and maintained.

Provide advice and support to managers on referrals to and information received from occupational health in relation to individuals returning to work reasonable adjustments, reviewing sickness triggers, redeployment, ill health retirement and termination of employment and preparing associated paperwork as necessary whilst being mindful of employment legislation

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

## Person Specification

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- HR Policies and Procedures
- Working knowledge and understanding of employment legislation, equal opportunities and best practice

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of working in HR in the NHS
- Working knowledge of NHS terms and conditions
- HR information systems

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience within a HR function providing admin support i.e. Recruitment
- Usage of IT packages including Word & Exce
- Delivery of training to colleagues and customers
- Working in a busy team providing services to a diverse customer base

**Desirable**

- NHS Experience in HR
- Working with Trade Unions

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Degree level education or equivalent experience
- Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development

**Desirable**

- Level 5 Certificate in Human Resource Management

## Documents

- [risk id (docx, 34.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10695083)
- [recruitment documents (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10694996)
- [job description & person specification (pdf, 212.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10694992)

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