Senior HR Advisor - Modality Partnership
Modality Partnership
Birmingham, B19 1BPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,000 to £48,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
Help managers make fair, well-informed people decisions and turn workforce insight into better HR practice. As a remote working, Senior HR Advisor at ...
Reporting to the Head of HR & Workforce
Development and accountable to the Chief Operating Officer, you will combine
confident senior HR advice with practical operational support. Your
Leading and advising on complex
disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and sickness absence cases,
assessing risk and promoting early resolution where appropriate.
Providing practical advice on
employment law, contractual terms and policies, coaching managers and
escalating significant or high-risk matters
appropriately.
Supporting recruitment,
onboarding, probation, contractual changes and other HR processes, and
addressing recurring operational issues.
Analysing absence, turnover,
recruitment, vacancies, employee relations and compliance data to inform
recommendations and reports for senior leaders.
Supporting organisational
change, restructures, service redesign, TUPE and delegated workforce projects.
Developing and reviewing HR
policies, contributing to CQC and workforce compliance, and supporting AI and
automation in HR processes.
Coaching HR colleagues,
engaging with trade unions and deputising for the Head of HR & Workforce
Development when required.
You should refer to the supporting
documents for a full Job Description outlining the core responsibilities of the
role.
You will thrive in this role if you can
balance sensitive individual casework with a wider view of workforce needs,
explain complex issues clearly and constructively challenge decisions when
needed.
Apply here through the
Modality Partnership website or via NHS Jobs by COP 01.11.2026.
For any questions regarding the role or
application process, please contact Modalitycentral.hr@nhs.net.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy
at any time during the advertising period.
Vaccinations: Mandatory for
certain roles and there may be a delay to start dates where they are not
provided; we provide guidance and support to manage individual and
environmental risks.
Right to work: Proof of UK
working eligibility required at interview.
References: Two references
required, one of which must be your current/most recent employer and reference
checks must cover at least the past three years of employment or training.
Employment history: Please
notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Modality Partnership is one of the UK's
largest GP super-partnerships, delivering primary and community healthcare
services to over 500,000 patients, supported by a multidisciplinary workforce
of more than 1,800 colleagues. As an award-winning organisation, we bring
together clinical expertise, innovation and collaborative working to improve
patient access, experience and outcomes. We are committed to developing new
models of care, embracing digital innovation and delivering sustainable
improvements that can be scaled across our practices and communities. Central
to our approach is a commitment to reducing health inequalities, supporting our
people and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
This role helps our divisions and services
apply consistent people practices and make informed decisions about workforce
needs, risks and development.
All employees have access to our benefits
scheme, NHS pension, and clear career development pathways. We value diversity
and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to fair
treatment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Skills
Essential
- Interpret workforce data and translate findings into clear insight and recommendations.
- Assess HR and employment relations risks and make informed decisions within delegated authority.
- Balance strategic thinking with effective operational delivery.
- Communicate and influence confidently, explaining complex HR matters clearly and constructively challenging senior stakeholders.
- Manage competing priorities and deadlines, using HR systems, workforce reporting and Microsoft Office effectively.
- Collaborate across a dispersed, multi-site organisation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential: CIPD Level 5 or above, with evidence of continuing professional development in employment law, employee relations and/or workforce development.
- Essential: Significant experience in a senior HR advisory or HR management role within a complex organisation, including complex case handling, risk assessment and advice to senior managers.
- Essential: Experience using workforce data to inform decisions, and experience of organisational change, restructuring and/or workforce projects.
- Desirable: TUPE experience and experience within healthcare, primary care or another regulated environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong practical knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations, performance, capability and sickness absence management.
- Understanding of workforce planning, workforce development, HR governance and compliance.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional credibility, discretion, integrity and sound judgement in sensitive matters.
- A proactive approach to improvement and commitment to fair, consistent, evidence-based HR practice.
- Ability to build effective relationships, influence at all levels and adapt when priorities change.
- Demonstrates the Modality CARE values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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