HR Advisor (FTC, ending 29th Aug 2025)

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

A great opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor, with an emphasis on Employee Relations.

This is a temporary assignment on a fixed term contract up to 29th August 2025 to cover a sabbatical period of absence, working 4 days a week (32 hours per week) with a start date as soon as possible (subject to satisfactory compliance checks, including right to work check, references and Enhanced DBS check).

As the HR Advisor of Prometheus, you report to the Head of HR to support and work collaboratively, building effective working relationships with the wider Prometheus team.

The role has a strong focus on employee relations, but also provides the opportunity to be actively involved in organisational change and resource management.

This is an office-based role (Birmingham, Fort Dunlop).

Main Duties of the Job

• Be the first point of contact for ER queries, take the lead to support Managers with Employee Relation cases, while assessing any mitigating potential risk.
• Develop effective ongoing relationships at all levels, responding to queries directly and influencing managers to follow a best practice approach.
• Ensure the accurate monitoring and recording of the case management system.
• Provide guidance and support on family-friendly matters, including maternity, flexible working, paternity and adoption.
• Produce required monthly and weekly reports.
• Support the HR team in the administration of the employee cycle processes ensuring that legal compliance is met.
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of processes, policies and documentation to align with best practice and legal standards.
• Support the Head of HR in key people strategy projects such as staff surveys and external compliance audits.

About Us

Prometheus is a leading provider of secure transportation solutions specialising in the mental health sector and Complex Care Enhanced Observations for Acute Trusts, Mental Health Services and Local Authorities.

You will be working in a busy friendly HR department, with the opportunities to utilise your skills and experience.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this may be the job for you.

Date Posted: 14 April 2025

Pay Scheme: Other

Salary: £37,230 a year Pro-rata annual - £29,784

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 4 months

Working Pattern: Part-time

Reference Number: E0421-25-0007

Job Locations:

Prometheus Safe & Secure Ltd

Fort Parkway

Birmingham

B24 9FD

Job Description

Key Relationships:

• Managing Director
• Finance Director
• Senior Leadership Team
• Operation and Service Delivery management team
• Human Resources
• Healthcare Professionals
• Finance and other staff from across the RCI Group of Businesses.

Role Overview:

Create and update HR content which is legally compliant and in support of the HR function. Train, upskill and support our line management community through coaching and training. Create and present data insights to contribute to strategic decisions, manage employee relations cases in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Maintain effective relationships with the business and consistently maintain high professional standards in line with ACAS and the CIPD Code of Professional Conduct.

Champion the visions and values of our business and in particular where they impact on our workforce.

Respond to and answer general queries that are sent to the HR Inbox, owning where possible, and escalating where required.

Own longer-term projects that support business growth through HR input.

Support delivery of, and sometimes lead, training sessions owned by HR.

Support consultations and business restructuring with wider business leaders. Act as a point of contact for colleagues with specific change queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage and support employee relations cases including high-risk cases across all business streams and at all levels to ensure that they are dealt with in line with policies and procedures and meet key performance indicators and service level agreements.
• Coach, educate and advise managers on best practice in relation to employment-related issues by providing compliant, commercial, professional and timely advice. Empower managers by providing a range of options to ensure they can manage their cases and issues effectively, clearly setting out the associated risks.
• Answer queries regarding terms and conditions of employment to ensure processes are followed and are actioned within agreed time frames. Work collaboratively with the wider HR Team and Payroll.
• Review case documentation to ensure reduction of risk, quality control, compliance with employment law. Communicate with managers, advising and highlighting risk to the organisation.
• Identify and escalate areas of non-compliance or high risk to stakeholders, providing regular management information and additional ad hoc reporting as necessary.
• Analyse and present HR management information regularly, or where requested, to support HR initiatives and drive improvement for the organisation.
• Design and deliver bespoke HR-related training to equip managers with the knowledge and skills required to manage their teams effectively.
• Support senior stakeholders in managing the legal process including ACAS early conciliation, general ACAS liaison and supporting with employment tribunals.
• Undertake a comprehensive review, update and creation of new HR documentation as required, leading on reviewing assigned policies and associated documentation in accordance with the policy review framework in response to external changes. Work collaboratively and engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including in-depth Equality Impact Assessment research and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure HR are trusted advisers and services are utilised by the company.
• Provide ad hoc project support to the wider HR team as required.
• Support with any other work as required by the department (reviewing policies and procedures, data analysis, compliance audit checks).
• Continuously learn the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency.
• This list is non-exhaustive, and tasks may vary.

Confidentiality:

Required to observe the strictest confidence with regards to personal and sensitive information have access to, or accidentally gain knowledge of, in the course of role and duties.

Required to observe the strictest confidence regarding any information relating to the work and its employees.

Required not to disclose any confidential information either during or after your employment with the company, other than in accordance with the relevant professional codes.

Failure to comply with these regulations whilst in employment could result in a formal process and action being taken under company policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in HRM;
• CIPD Level 5 Essential or Equivalent

Desirable

• Degree or CIPD Level 7 Qualification - Desirable

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years experience in Human Resources
• Experience of a HR Generalist or Employee Relations role at advisory level.
• Experience of managing complex employee relation cases.
• Experience of delivering employment advice and guidance to managers at all levels.
• Experience of Coaching / training Line Managers
• Proven experience in dealing with a high level of HR case management.
• High level of Professionalism and integrity
• Demonstrate commitment to fairness and the promotion of diversity & inclusion

Desirable

• Experience of working in a large multi-site organisation.
• Familiar with ISO Standards 9001

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Employer Name: Prometheus Safe and Secure

Address:

Prometheus Safe & Secure Ltd

Fort Parkway

Birmingham

B24 9FD

Employer's Website:

https://www.psecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)