We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly skilled and experienced HR Advisor to join our growing HR Department.
Key Responsibilities:
Your role will span all elements of the HR function, including employee relations, policy and process, recruitment and retention, health and wellbeing, valuing talent, performance management and all matters concerning Humbercare Ltd.’s adherence to employment legislation.
You will contribute to the overall success of the HR strategy in delivering a proactive and customer focussed HR service across Humbercare by providing support to the Head of Human Resources in the management of the HR team and Human Resource function for the charity.
You will provide high quality HR advice and guidance directly to managers to facilitate the early resolution of difficult, complex or sensitive employee relations issues, ensuring that the risks associated with such cases are effectively managed.
Advise and coach managers on the application and interpretation of HR policies and procedures in accordance with current and proposed employment legislation and local arrangements, to ensure consistency, accuracy and best practice.
Support the wider HR Team in implementing and embedding new strategies and initiatives across the organisation.
Support the management of complex employee cases relating to disciplinary, grievance and sickness absence. This includes providing advice to managers on policy/procedure and legislation, liaising with Occupational Health, supporting formal investigations and hearings.
Act as the lead for all Investigations relating to employees ensuring an impartial, fair and consistent approach.
Build good working relationships with all line managers in order to better understand their needs and provide appropriate HR related support.
Ensure the timely and satisfactory resolution of employee relations issues by maintaining effective relationships with staff representatives.
Support the management of sickness absence in collaboration with managers, managing redeployment where appropriate, assisting staff back to work and working with managers to reduce sickness absence across the organisation.
Provide updates on key changes to policies/processes/new initiatives and any trends identified
Lead on discrete operational projects which improve service delivery, including supporting with the development of team objectives and KPI’s.
To oversee resource planning, providing advice to managers on recruitment campaigns, development of job descriptions/person specifications, job evaluations and appropriate selection processes.
Maintain your knowledge of Employment Law, Case Law and HR best practices, recommending changes to in house strategy, processes and policies.
Contribute to our Investors in People, Matrix and White Ribbon accreditations.
Work in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies & procedures and guidelines – both internal and external.
Maintain accurate and up to date records and reports and provide written and verbal reports as required.
Keep abreast of policy and professional development within your area of professional expertise.
Act as a deputy in the absence of the Head of Human Resources.
The successful candidate must have:
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience with commitment to complete CIPD Level 5)
Experience of working in a HR Department in either a HR Officer or HR Advisor role.
Experience of interpreting policies, procedures and situations in order to identify pragmatic solutions/ recommendations.
Experience of advising and supporting managers on a range of employee relations matters to an appropriate conclusion.
Desirable Requirements:
Experience of working within the charity sector.
Salary - £28,600.00 per annum
Benefits
We offer:
An extensive specialised training programme including NVQ levels 2-5
An attractive pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Membership to a private health scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling support and free legal and health advice
Essential travel expenses
Company sick pay following completion of 2 years' service
Succession planning within the organisation so employees have opportunity to progress
A family friendly environment
How to apply
You can apply online through our website Alternatively telephone us on 01482 586633 or email us at info @ humbercare.org.uk to request an application form or full job description.
Please note only completed application forms will be considered for the role.
Closing date for applications: 12:00pm on Monday 23rd June 2025.