The Role
An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join a growing organisation based in North Bristol. This is a generalist, hands-on role where you will support all people-related activity across the full employee lifecycle, acting as a trusted advisor to managers and employees alike.
Reporting into the Operations Director and working closely with senior stakeholders, operational and clinical teams, and a central HR function, you will provide high-quality, timely HR advice and support. You will work with a high degree of autonomy while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with the wider HR team for guidance and best practice.
The role also includes line management responsibility for an HR Administrator, supporting their development and overseeing day-to-day HR administration activity.
Key Responsibilities
HR Advisory
*Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, terms and conditions, and people processes
*Support operational and clinical teams with planning and managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle
*Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR processes in line with best practice and regulatory requirements
Recruitment & Onboarding
*Work with hiring managers to plan and coordinate recruitment activity across a wide range of roles
*Manage and administer recruitment processes proactively to meet resourcing requirements
*Support interviews where appropriate, ensuring candidates are suitable and aligned with organisational values
*Ensure pre-employment checks and onboarding activities are completed accurately and on time
*Support international recruitment activity, including Certificates of Sponsorship where required
HR Administration & Systems
*Work closely with the HR Administrator to coordinate HR administration processes, ensuring accuracy and excellent service delivery
*Maintain accurate employee records and ensure timely completion of all HR processes
*Act as a lead user of the HR Information System (BambooHR), ensuring high data accuracy and supporting reporting requirements
Employee Relations
*Act as a trusted point of contact for employees, providing confidential advice on ER matters
*Support and advise managers on performance management, probation, disciplinary and grievance processes
*Proactively manage sickness absence processes, including reporting, notifications and policy application
Learning & Development
*Coordinate employee induction and mandatory training programmes
*Support annual appraisal processes, including reporting and identification of training needs
*Work with the HR Administrator to maintain high completion rates for mandatory training
Payroll Support
*Administer and review payroll information, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
*Liaise with the payroll support team as required
Compliance & Reporting
*Ensure all required pre-employment and in-employment checks are completed and compliant
*Prepare HR data for internal and external reporting
*Review and maintain local HR KPIs on a monthly basis
Projects, Engagement & Communication
*Support HR projects and annual people processes
*Contribute to engagement initiatives, wellbeing and D&I activities
*Attend HR, operational and management meetings, providing updates and insight on HR activity
*Support staff engagement initiatives, including staff engagement surveys
Additional Responsibilities
*Promote a positive organisational culture and values
*Ensure compliance with all company policies including Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, and Infection Prevention & Control
*Participate in an on-call duty rota
*Undertake training and development to support success in the role
*Carry out any other duties commensurate with the role
Person Specification
*Minimum CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
*Proven experience in an HR Advisor or HR Officer role
*Experience working in a highly regulated environment
*Strong employee relations experience
*Experience administering pre-employment checks
*Confident advising on UK employment law
*Experience coordinating HR processes such as L&D, sickness management and payroll
*Lead user experience of an HR Information System with reporting capability
*Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and email
Skills & Attributes
*Customer-focused with a professional and approachable manner
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*Able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively
*Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
*Tactful and diplomatic when handling sensitive matters
*Flexible, proactive and solution-focused
*Previous experience managing or supervising a small team is desirable
Salary
*£31,700 - £34,300
*25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
*Company pension scheme
*Discretionary bonus scheme (after probation)
*Free eye tests, discounted or free glasses
*24/7 wellbeing, counselling, and advice service
*Retail and technology discount scheme
*All-stop development days and ongoing learning support
*Company-funded social events and a stocked on-site pantry
*A friendly, multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving patient lives
100% office based - North Bristol