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Job summary

Main area
Human Resources
Grade
5
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Contract ends in December 2027)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
384-CR-EMF21478
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Priestley Road
Town
Guildford
Salary
£33,677 - £40,996 pro rata per annum inc. HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/10/2026 23:59

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Human Resources Advisor

5

Job overview

To support the Business Partner Team in the provision of a specialised, responsive and consistent HR service to triumvirate and corporate divisions. The HR Business Partner Team supports managers on a range of employee relations matters, terms and 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 and employment law under supervision, but at times autonomously, using professional judgement and knowledge; taking advice from senior colleagues as required.

Main duties of the job

•    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. 
•    To provide support to managers across a range of ER matters, including formal investigations and organisational change processes.
•    Ensure all relevant activity linked to individual cases is fed into the ER case management system resulting in effective ER reporting.
•    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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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, you’ll 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 criteria
  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • CIPD level 5 or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • NHS or other healthcare experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident committedStep into healthWe Work Flexibly

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Giedre Ebrahimi
Job title
AD of Resourcing and HR Business Partners
Email address
[email protected]
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