Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor within our divisional People and Organisational Development team.
The Senior HR Advisor role will work closely with ER specialists, Associate HR Business partners and People Business Partners to support the delivery of a professional HR service to their areas. This role is for the Divisional cluster of Medicine and Integrated Care, including Finance and Communications. A key function of the role is to advise managers on employee relations matters, with a focus on developing the skill and capacity of managers to empower them to manage people issues effectively and independently.
As outlined in the person specification, you will need to:
- Have proven employee relations experience and an understanding of employment law
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to work with all levels of staff, providing comprehensive advice to develop and empower managers
- Be able to demonstrate how you have used analytical skills to highlight issues and areas of concern to improve performance
Your office will be mainly based at St Mary's Hospital which is situated in the heart of Paddington, West London. This role will have a mix of working at the office and from home, with some working across our other hospital sites, as required.
We are very happy to discuss other flexible working options.
Interviews will be held in early-mid July 2025.
Main duties of the job
- Provide advice and support to line managers on a range of human resource management issues including, but not limited to, individual employee relations issues such as discipline, grievance management for resolutions, poor performance and attendance and workplace dispute management, as well as change management.
- Develop the skill and capacity of managers to empower them to manage people issues effectively and independently.
- To support the review, development and implementation of workforce policies, procedures, tools, training and quality improvement systems.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. Youll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. Youll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate or person with significant relevant experience
- CIPD level 7 (or equivalent qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Proven employee relations experience, and experience of dealing with complex and challenging cases
- Development and delivery of HR related training
Desirable
- Experience of a large, highly complex organisation
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills with ability to work with all levels of staff
- Computer awareness and knowledge of HR systems as well as being familiar with Word
Desirable
- Experience of advising on TUPE cases
Knowledge
Essential
- Developed knowledge across a wide range of workforce procedures and practices
- Up to date knowledge of employment law and demonstrable experience of interpreting and applying terms and conditions of an organisation
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate or person with significant relevant experience
- CIPD level 7 (or equivalent qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Proven employee relations experience, and experience of dealing with complex and challenging cases
- Development and delivery of HR related training
Desirable
- Experience of a large, highly complex organisation
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills with ability to work with all levels of staff
- Computer awareness and knowledge of HR systems as well as being familiar with Word
Desirable
- Experience of advising on TUPE cases
Knowledge
Essential
- Developed knowledge across a wide range of workforce procedures and practices
- Up to date knowledge of employment law and demonstrable experience of interpreting and applying terms and conditions of an organisation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
