HR Advisor
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Runwell, SS11 7XXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Employee Relations Team, providing expert advice & support to managers & staff across a range of services....
As an HR Advisor, you will provide professional HR advice and support across a range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance management and organisational change. You'll work with managers to resolve people issues, promote best practice and ensure compliance with employment legislation and Trust policies. You will also support workforce initiatives, contribute to HR projects and assist with policy development.
What We're Looking For We're seeking a proactive and solutions-focused HR professional with experience of providing HR advice in a busy environment. You'll have strong communication and influencing skills, a sound understanding of employment law and the ability to build positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders. You will be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities while delivering a high-quality service. CIPD qualification, or active study towards a recognised HR qualification, is essential. We're looking for someone who demonstrates our values of We Care, We Learn and We Empower.
Development Opportunity We welcome applications from candidates who may not yet meet all Band 6 criteria but can demonstrate the potential to develop into the role. For the right candidate, consideration may be given to a developmental Band 5 appointment, with structured support and progression to Band 6 upon successful achievement of agreed competencies.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Shortlisting
Essential
- Full or part CIPD qualified or enrolled to study via national CIPD qualifications or other relevant postgraduate qualification
- Experience of providing HR advice and support on a range of employee relations matters, such as disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance management and organisational change processes.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS or a large, complex, unionised organisation.
- Experience of supporting organisational change programmes, consultation processes, redeployment exercises or TUPE transfers.
Shortlisting
Essential: - Demonstrable ability to build effective working relationships and provide professional HR advice to managers and staff.
Desirable: - Experience of analysing workforce or employee relations data to support decision-making and service improvement.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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