Human Resources Advisor jobs in United Kingdom

We’re one of England’s top providers of NHS and private ophthalmology services, delivering outpatient care, diagnostic testing and advanced eye surgery to thousands of patients every year. With a growing network of specialist clinics across the UK we are on a mission to make world‑class eye care more accessible to everyone and are expanding rapidly.

We’re proud to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work based on independent feedback from our colleagues. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive, collaborative and empowering workplace where people can thrive.

As the HR Advisor for Newmedica Bristol you will support the company to ensure that all people matters are dealt with and managed effectively and assist in the development of a diverse and engaged workforce.

You will be passionate about human resources and have experience delivering high‑quality processes across all aspects of the employee life‑cycle, including recruitment, employee relations, engagement and HR assurance. With the support of an HR Administrator you will manage all activity in relation to the HR lifecycle, offer support and coaching to line managers, and handle employee queries efficiently and with sensitivity.

You will be comfortable working without direct supervision whilst maintaining an efficient professional manner, and you will work closely with the Operational Director on key projects such as compensation activities, staff engagement surveys and the continuous review of local people requirements. You will build good relationships with the wider Newmedica HR team, working together to develop the HR offering and utilising their guidance as required.

• Management of the end‑to‑end recruitment process.
• Management of the onboarding and induction process, ensuring that all checks are completed and in line with NHS Employment Check Standards.
• Provision of comprehensive and timely support to employees at all levels in relation to HR queries in line with policy and best practice.
• Supporting managers in the application of HR policies, working with them to ensure a consistent high‑quality approach is applied.
• Managing a range of ER cases confidently and safely, working with managers to address issues informally where possible and supporting formal processes as required.
• Maintenance of accurate HR & recruitment records to meet internal regulatory and legal requirements.
• Management of the payroll function for Newmedica Bristol, ensuring that accurate records are maintained and deadlines are adhered to.
• Promotion of the company’s values and behaviours, and being instrumental in the promotion and development of engagement and wellbeing activities.
• Line management of the HR assistant, supporting their continued development and overseeing day‑to‑day activities.
• Utilising the HR system to maintain accurate employee records.
• Providing accurate and timely data to measure key KPIs and deliver input into HR and business reports as required.

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience
• Previous experience or understanding of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and NHS regulatory standards

• Previous experience working within an HR environment with an understanding of the full HR life cycle
• First‑line HR advisory experience and the ability to coach managers, including end‑to‑end case management
• Experience with submission and review of payroll information
• Ability to exercise discretion, judgement and maintain strict confidentiality
• Experience of line management or mentoring of junior roles
• Experience using an HR system to capture data and understand trends
• A positive outlook, service orientation and effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to concentrate on various tasks and prioritise while working without supervision
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks
• Comfortable and confident communicating with people from all levels of the business
• Numerate with competent IT skills (MS Office, Excel and HR systems)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines within a collaborative, team‑orientated environment

• Competitive salary: £31,785 – £34,319 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave and sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
• Perks & discounts from health insurance to retail savings
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to grow your career in a forward‑thinking, patient‑first organisation that values your voice and invests in your future. If you’re ready to make a real difference and help transform eye care across the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

This role closes on 8 March 2026; however we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter (max 1 page) outlining your leadership philosophy and key achievements to the contact details below or via the advert on our careers page. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application – which we will pay for.

At Newmedica we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job regardless of any protected characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnicity or social origin.

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Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : £31,785 – £34,319

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