Job Description

Interim HR/People Advisor job – 3 months plus – London Hybrid 2 days per week from office

C37-39k pro rata

Your new opportunity

Joining on the largest professional union and member-led organisation dedicated specifically to healthcare.

Your new role

Working closely with a People Business Partner and as part of a collaborative People & Organisational Development team, the People Adviser will deliver proactive, value‑adding HR and OD support across nominated business areas.You will act as a trusted adviser, providing confidential guidance on employment relations, people policies and best practice, while managing your own caseload and contributing to organisational development and change initiatives.Key responsibilities will include:

Delivering a comprehensive generalist People & OD service in line with agreed service standardsProviding pragmatic, postinfectiously advice on employee relations matters, with an emphasis on early resolutionCoaching and supporting managers on HR policies, procedures and people management practice

Managing employee relations casework and supporting informal and formal processesSupporting contractual changes and maintaining accurate HR and establishment dataAnalysing workforce and HR data to identify trends, insights and risks

Conducting leaver interviews and using feedback to inform people solutions and improve retentionSupporting organisational change activity, policy development and people projectsContributing to OD interventions, learning sessions and communications initiatives

Building strong relationships with managers, staff, payroll, finance and trade union representatives

This role requires flexibility, with occasional UK travel, overnight stays and extended days as required.What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong foundation in HR and OD practice along with the confidence to advise, challenge and influence at all levels.You will be able to demonstrate:

Experience working in a generalist HR or People Adviser role gained in a unionised or NHS environment

Confidence managing employee relations cases and advising managers on people issues on matters such as attendance, disciplinary, bullying and harassment

Strong organisational, analytical and prioritisation skills

The ability to interpret HR data and translate insights into practical recommendationsExperience working collaboratively with stakeholders, including trade unions

A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and values‑led practice

CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards), or equivalent experience

Awareness of payroll processes and contractual administration

It is essential that you can start a new role on short notice and can commit to a 3 month duration working from the London office 2 days per week.

What you’ll get in returnThis is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a respected, people‑centred organisation where your work will genuinely make a difference.
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