Senior HR Advisor

Senior HR Advisor

The closing date is 28 July 2026.

Providing clear, practical and outcome‑focused HR advice to managers and colleagues across a busy acute hospital environment. Supporting the effective management of people issues in line with Trust policy, employment legislation and good HR practice.

Based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital with a significant proportion of home working. Required to travel to Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster as needed.

• Advising managers and staff on employee relations matters, including sickness absence, conduct, capability, grievance, bullying, harassment and performance concerns.
• Supporting managers to resolve cases effectively and within policy time frames, including investigations, hearings and formal processes.
• Coaching line managers to build confidence and capability in managing day‑to‑day people issues.
• Working with HR colleagues on workforce planning, employee engagement, organisational change, policy development and HR performance indicators.
• Providing operational HR advice and support on recruitment, selection, equality and diversity, maternity regulations, and other employment matters.
• Acting as mediator in dispute cases and ensuring all cases are resolved within policy time frames.
• Maintaining and updating HR policies and ensuring alignment with current employment law and NHS guidance.
• Supporting HR managers and business partners in implementing workforce plans and culture initiatives.
• Providing day‑to‑day support to the Assistant HR Officer and contributing to the development of the HR team.

• Level 5 Intermediate CIPD qualified, or holds a degree / equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Coaching qualification or training.

• Able to work in and lead a team.
• Committed to personal development for self and employees.

• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills, able to meet tight deadlines amid frequent interruptions.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of employment legislation and best practice, including equal opportunities and diversity issues.
• Knowledge of current NHS initiatives and their potential impact on the Trust.
• Proficient use of IT systems (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Experience in policy development and implementation.
• Ability to manipulate and analyse data from HR information systems.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, able to achieve positive outcomes with managers and trade unions.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to produce and present quality reports.
• Confidentiality and sensitivity when dealing with personal issues.
• Independent working with initiative, while consulting managers when appropriate.

• Managing complex HR issues such as sickness absence, capability, disciplinary action, grievances and hearings.
• Analysing difficult situations and providing timely solutions.
• Knowledge of recruitment & selection, terms & conditions and change management.
• Proven experience in an advisory role within a Human Resources Department.
• Experience working within an NHS HR generalist position.
• Delivering HR related training to varying audiences.
• Coaching managers and supervising line management functions.

Employer:

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust