HR Advisor


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wickford, SS11 7XX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

About the Team Our Employee Relations Team plays a key role in supporting managers and staff across Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT). We are a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking team that is passionate about delivering high-quality HR services and helping create positive workplace cultures. Guided by our values of We Care, We Learn and We Empower, we work in partnership with operational leaders to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice that supports our people and ultimately contributes to excellent patient care. We foster a culture of learning, continuous improvement and professional development, encouraging colleagues to share ideas, develop specialist expertise and build rewarding careers within HR. Whether you're an experienced HR professional or joining through a developmental pathway, you'll receive support from knowledgeable colleagues and exposure to a diverse and varied workload. About the Role As an HR Advisor, you will provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and staff across a wide range of employee relations matters. You will support managers with disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance management and organisational change processes, helping to ensure fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes. You'll work closely with operational teams to resolve complex people issues, interpret policies, support workforce planning activity and contribute to the delivery of strategic HR objectives. The role offers the opportunity to develop expertise across a broad range of HR disciplines, including organisational change, TUPE, sickness absence management, policy development and specialist HR projects. You will attend formal hearings, provide professional advice during employee relations processes and work collaboratively with HR colleagues to continuously improve the service we provide. There will also be opportunities to deputise for senior colleagues and take a lead role in designated specialist areas of HR practice. Who We're Looking For We're seeking a proactive, organised and customer-focused HR professional who can build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels. You will be confident providing advice on complex employment matters, able to analyse information objectively and skilled at balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, influencing and problem-solving skills are essential, together with a sound understanding of employment law and HR best practice. Applicants should be CIPD qualified, working towards a recognised HR qualification, or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience. Previous experience supporting employee relations casework, managing sensitive situations and working collaboratively with managers, staff representatives and HR colleagues will be highly beneficial. Development Opportunity We are committed to developing future HR talent and welcome applications from candidates who may not yet meet all of the Band 6 criteria. For the right individual, consideration may be given to appointment at Band 5 on a developmental pathway, with structured support, development opportunities and progression to Band 6 upon successful achievement of agreed competencies and objectives. Why Join EPUT? In addition to a rewarding role and the opportunity to make a real difference, you'll benefit from: A supportive and experienced HR team. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Exposure to a wide variety of employee relations and organisational change work. Flexible and agile working opportunities where service needs allow. Access to NHS pension and employee benefits schemes. The opportunity to contribute to services that support the health and wellbeing of communities across Essex. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the duties, responsibilities and essential criteria for this role.

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