HR Advisor

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards to this temporary position with a possible of becoming permanent.

Job Title: HR Advisor
Reports to: Head of HR
Place of Work: 4 days DN3 Armthorpe/ Doncaster

                            1 day S62  Rawmarsh/ Rotherham
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Contract: Temporary – Permanent
Pay Rate: £21.00 per hour

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and CIPD-qualified HR Advisor to provide professional HR support across the Federation and multiple GP practices, supporting a workforce of over 200 employees. Acting as the primary HR contact for Doncaster East PCN, you will work closely with managers and employees to provide expert advice on a broad range of HR matters including employee relations, recruitment, workforce planning, compliance, and organisational development.

Working as part of an established HR team, the successful candidate will be based within Doncaster East GP Practices whilst supporting the wider organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong working relationships across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

• Provide day-to-day management and support of the HR function, continuously improving HR administration, systems, and processes.
• Contribute to the delivery of the HR strategy through project work and organisational initiatives.
• Coach and support managers throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring organisational values and culture are embedded within HR practices.
• Support workforce planning activities and organisational development initiatives.

Employee Relations & HR Advice

• Act as the primary point of contact for the Federation HR Advice Service, providing timely and professional guidance to Practice Managers and employees.
• Advise managers and senior leaders on a wide range of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management issues.
• Manage a varied HR caseload, ensuring matters are handled efficiently and in accordance with policy and legislation.
• Lead internal investigations as an appointed Investigation Officer, ensuring compliance with ACAS guidelines and best practice.
• Process and manage flexible working requests in line with legislative requirements and organisational policies.

Compliance & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage visa applications and sponsorship processes, maintaining effective monitoring systems and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Support and oversee onboarding activities, ensuring all new starters are integrated effectively and compliantly.
• Conduct maternity risk assessments and support employees through maternity and parental leave processes.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment practices remain compliant with current legislation and best practice.

Engagement & Development

• Lead the development, delivery and analysis of the annual Staff Survey.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement and organisational culture.
• Deliver HR updates, legislative briefings and best practice guidance to member practices.
• Promote continuous improvement across HR services and employee experience.

Data & Digital Transformation

• Utilise HR Information Systems, including HRX, to analyse workforce data and produce meaningful reports.
• Monitor key HR metrics including turnover, absence, recruitment activity and workforce trends.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to the Senior Management Team.

Wellbeing & Mental Health

• Manage Occupational Health referrals and support managers with complex absence cases.
• Develop and implement return-to-work plans for long-term sickness cases.
• Act as a Mental Health First Aider, providing support and guidance where appropriate.
• Lead and support wellbeing initiatives and promote mental health awareness across the organisation.

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to employee, organisational and patient information at all times.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and Data Protection legislation when handling personal data.
• Adhere to all organisational policies, procedures and governance requirements.
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development and maintaining up-to-date HR knowledge.
• Undertake additional duties commensurate with the role as required by the organisation.

About You

You will possess:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive and professional approach to problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with managers and employees at all levels.
• A collaborative approach whilst also being capable of working independently.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years' experience working within a generalist HR role.
• Experience managing a broad range of employee relations matters.
• Experience providing HR advice and support to managers across multiple departments or locations.
• Experience conducting investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Experience managing absence management and Occupational Health referrals.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning activities.
• Experience using HR Information Systems and producing management reports.
• Experience working within healthcare, NHS, primary care or regulated environments would be advantageous.
• Car Driver with own vehicle as you need to be able to travel to the other GP Practices

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (essential).
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Knowledge of ACAS guidance and employment legislation.
• Experience using HR systems, including HRX or similar platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyse HR data and present findings effectively.

Benefits

• 30-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Temporary contract initially with potential of becoming permanent
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative HR team.
• Varied and rewarding role supporting multiple GP practices.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive hourly rate of £21.00 per hour.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a growing healthcare organisation and play a key role in supporting managers, employees and organisational development across multiple GP practices.