HR Advisor

ENS Commercial; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable health and social care organization is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a six-month fixed-term contract in Southend-on-Sea. The successful candidate will work full-time to support HR processes, provide guidance on employee relations, and assist in the development of HR policies. A strong background in UK employment law and experience in health and social care is essential for this role, along with excellent communication skills. Salary is £32,146 pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor in a generalist role.
• Experience providing HR advice on complex employee-relations issues.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and experience with TUPE transfers.

Responsibilities

• Work proactively with managers on employment areas such as HR policy.
• Provide training and coaching to line managers on HR procedures.
• Assist managers in controlling absence and advising on action plans.
• Contribute to HR policy and guidance writing.
• Support strategic projects and change management initiatives.

Skills

HR policy development

Employee relations guidance

Communication skills

IT competency

Knowledge of UK employment law

Job description

Position Overview

Experienced HR Advisor required for a six‑month fixed‑term contract (full‑time, Monday‑Friday, office based) in스트 Southend‑on‑Sea, Essex. Salary £32,146 (pro‑rate). Must be available at short notice. Full DBS=Nrequired. The role is in the health and social care sector and is responsible for supporting people‑related processes that advance the company’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Work proactively with managers onNaj: employment areas such as HR policy, best practice, wellbeing, flexible working and absence management.
• Provide training, coaching and advice to line managers, ensuring procedures for discipline, grievance, performance and other cases are followed in a consistent and fair manner.
• Assist managers in controlling absence and advise on appropriate action plans for both short‑ and long‑term absence issues, including referrals to occupational health and employee assistance programmes.
• Provide advice and support on pay and conditions, and HR policies and processes to employees and line managers.
• Contribute to HR policy and guidance writing to ensure the organisation is legally compliant and aligned with its vision.
• Draft letters, contracts and reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to agreed timescales.
• Support the Director of Corporate Services in deliveringOwners strategic projects such as wellbeing initiatives, learning and development, reward strategy, and employee engagement (e.g. staff forums).
• Support尔the Director of Corporate Services on change management projects including TUPE, restructuring and redundancies.
• Ensure the case‑management system is kept up to date, providing accurate management information and trend analysis to identify issues and opportunities.
• Liaise with the payroll provider regarding new starters, leavers and other employment changes to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Keep up to date with legislative and employment law changes that may impact HR or recruitment processes.
Recruitment
• Provide guidance and support to the HR Assistant to ensure recruitment and HR processes are aligned.
• Support the HR Assistant with external and internal recruitment including issuing contracts of employment, pre‑employment checks and other relevant correspondence.
• Support candidate work experience programmes and volunteer recruitment.

Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor in a generalist roleвари
• Experience providing HR advice, guidance on complex employee‑relations issues and developing & implementing HR policies.
• Up-to‑date knowledge of UK employment law and experience with TUPE transfers.
• Ability to handle sensitive, emotional and contentious issues appropriately.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, and competent IT and email usage.
• Experience working in health and social care/regulated sector.