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Human Resources Advisor
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 384-CR-EMF21478
Job summary
To support the Business Partner Team in the provision of a specialised, responsiveand consistent HR service to triumvirate and corporate divisions. The HR BusinessPartner Team supports managers on a range of employee relations matters, termsand conditions of service and related workforce initiatives through a Business Partner model. The HR Advisor is the first point of contact for staff/managers.The HR Advisor is expected to work within Trust policies/procedures andemployment law under supervision, but at times autonomously, using professionaljudgement and knowledge; taking advice from senior colleagues as required.
Main duties of the job
o To provide clear, consistent and practical HR advice and support to temporary staffing employees and managers in line with Trust policies and procedures and employment law. This covers all staff groups including the medical workforce.o To provide support to managers across a range of ER matters, including formal investigations and organisational change processes.o Ensure all relevant activity linked to individual cases is fed into the ER case management system resulting in effective ER reporting.o To support the HR Teams in implementing the collaboratives initiatives on pay and conditions, skill mix and workforce planning and employee engagement, assisting the team to deliver key objectives.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£33,677 to £40,996 a year pro rata per annum inc. HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-CR-EMF21478
Job locations
Priestley Road
90 Priestley Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You'll be the first point of contact for staff and managers, offering expert guidance and practical solutions that truly matter.Working closely with the HR Teams, youll be involved in: Managing and advising on formal ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, capability). Supporting change processes and job evaluations. Advising on complex terms and conditions (Agenda for Change and Medical T&Cs). Contributing to policy development and operational excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You'll be the first point of contact for staff and managers, offering expert guidance and practical solutions that truly matter.Working closely with the HR Teams, youll be involved in: Managing and advising on formal ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, capability). Supporting change processes and job evaluations. Advising on complex terms and conditions (Agenda for Change and Medical T&Cs). Contributing to policy development and operational excellence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- CIPD level 5 or working towards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in HR in a multi-skilled professional and unionised environment in a large organisation
- Employee relations case management experience and knowledge including disciplinary, capability and absence management.
- A working knowledge of employment law, current and pending legislation and change management
Desirable
- NHS or other healthcare experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- CIPD level 5 or working towards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in HR in a multi-skilled professional and unionised environment in a large organisation
- Employee relations case management experience and knowledge including disciplinary, capability and absence management.
- A working knowledge of employment law, current and pending legislation and change management
Desirable
- NHS or other healthcare experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Priestley Road
90 Priestley Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Priestley Road
90 Priestley Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)