Senior Human Resources Advisor

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR advisor within our divisional People and Organisational Development team.

The Senior HR Advisor role will work closely with ER specialists, Associate HR Business partners, and People Business Partners to support the delivery of a professional HR service to their areas. This role is for the Divisional cluster of Medicine and Integrated Care, including Finance and Communications. A key function of the role is to advise managers on employee relations matters, with a focus on developing the skill and capacity of managers to empower them to manage people issues effectively and independently.

As outlined in the person specification, you will need to:

• Have proven employee relations experience and an understanding of employment law.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of staff, providing comprehensive advice to develop and empower managers.
• Be able to demonstrate how you have used analytical skills to highlight issues and areas of concern to improve performance.

The Senior HR Adviser provides advice and support to line managers on a range of human resource management issues including, but not limited to, individual employee relations issues such as discipline, grievance management for resolutions, poor performance and attendance, and workplace dispute management, as well as change management. A key function of the role is to develop the skill and capacity of managers to empower them to manage people issues effectively and independently. The Senior HR Adviser is a member of P&OD and plays a key role in supporting the review, development, and implementation of workforce policies, procedures, tools, training, and quality improvement systems.

Your office will be mainly based at St Mary's Hospital which is situated in the heart of Paddington, West London. This role will have a mix of working at the office and from home, with some working across our other hospital sites, as required.

We are very happy to discuss other flexible working options.

Main duties of the job

The Senior HR Adviser provides advice and support to line managers on a range of human resource management issues including, but not limited to, change management and individual employee relations issues such as discipline, grievance management, poor performance and attendance, and workplace dispute management. A key function of the role is to develop the skill and capacity of managers to empower them to manage people issues effectively and independently. The Senior HR Adviser is a member of P&OD and plays a key role in supporting the review and development of workforce policies, procedures, tools, training, and quality improvement systems.

About Us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working, and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan, or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time, or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Date posted

18 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-CR-832

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

Job Description

Responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications Essential

• Graduate or person with significant relevant experience
• CIPD level 7 (or equivalent qualification)

Experience Essential

• Proven employee relations experience, and experience of dealing with complex and challenging cases
• Development and delivery of HR related training

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge Essential

• Analytical skills to highlight issues and areas of concern
• Developed knowledge across a wide range of workforce procedures and practices
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and demonstrable experience of interpreting and applying terms and conditions of an organisation
• Computer awareness and knowledge of HR systems as well as being familiar with Word

Desirable

• Experience of advising on TUPE cases

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/