Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Degree or equivalent experience
- Qualifications
CIPD level 5 or working towards
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience in HR in a multi-skilled professional and unionised environment in a large organisation
- Knowledge and Experience
Employee relations case management experience and knowledge including disciplinary, capability and absence management.
- Knowledge and Experience
A working knowledge of employment law, current and pending legislation and change management
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge and Experience
NHS or other healthcare experience
Job overview
To support the Business Partner Team in the provision of a specialised, responsive and consistent HR service to triumvirate and corporate divisions. The HR Business Partner Team supports managers on a range of employee relations matters, terms and conditions of service and related workforce initiatives through a Business Partner model. The HR Advisor is the first point of contact for staff/managers. The HR Advisor is expected to work within Trust policies/procedures and employment law under supervision, but at times autonomously, using professional judgement and knowledge; taking advice from senior colleagues as required.
Main duties of the job
- To provide clear, consistent and practical HR advice and support to temporary staffing employees and managers in line with Trust policies and procedures and employment law. This covers all staff groups including the medical workforce.
- To provide support to managers across a range of ER matters, including formal investigations and organisational change processes.
- Ensure all relevant activity linked to individual cases is fed into the ER case management system resulting in effective ER reporting.
- To support the HR Teams in implementing the collaboratives initiatives on pay and conditions, skill mix and workforce planning and employee engagement, assisting the team to deliver key objectives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You'll be the first point of contact for staff and managers, offering expert guidance and practical solutions that truly matter. Working closely with the HR Teams, you’ll be involved in:
- Managing and advising on formal ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, capability).
- Supporting change processes and job evaluations.
- Advising on complex terms and conditions (Agenda for Change and Medical T&Cs).
- Contributing to policy development and operational excellence.
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This advert is for Human Resources Advisor with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, England. It is listed as a Human resources advisor role. The advertised salary is £33,677 - £40,996 pro rata per annum inc. HCAS. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Contract ends in December 2027). The application deadline is 13 Oct 2026.
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