HR Advisor

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR – www.nihr.ac.uk) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research and is the largest funder of health and social care research in the UK.

We work in partnership with the NHS, universities, local government, other research funders, patients, and the public. The NIHR funds, enables, and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. 

As HR Advisor, you will support key stakeholders with policies and procedures on a day-to-day basis across the employee life cycle, underpinned by the Company’s culture and values.  Your main duties will include supporting line managers with guidance on best practice talent acquisition, management, and development, including line manager training, while supporting case management of employee relations and note-taking during formal flexible working, probation, and absence review meetings, including consultations.  This is a development role for a qualified CIPD Level 5 HR Advisor, with a collaborative, resilient and resourceful approach, seeking to expand their knowledge, skills, and experience in the health space.  It is a hybrid part time position, during core hours over 5 days, based at our Twickenham site, with potential for ad hoc travel to the London Victoria office.

Key elements of your Role and Responsibilities will include: -

• A demonstrable knowledge of employment law to CIPD Level 5 to advise managers on employee relations issues, and to support them at formal meetings (incl. notetaking)
• An ability to advise on contractual terms and conditions, reward and recognition practices
• A data savvy resourcefulness in Excel with experience of interpreting Dashboards
• A demonstrable curious and collaborative approach to consulting with colleagues
• Experience of supporting managers in all aspects of the employee life cycle and enhancing it, with best practice advice, creative solutions in respect of talent acquisition, and induction training
• A resourceful approach to supporting design and delivery of talent development workshops
• Experience of identifying ways to enhanced policies, processes, and procedures

• CIPD Level 5 qualified practitioner, with 5 years’ HR case management experience.
• Experience of working in a multi-site/multi business environment.
• Financial awareness and understanding of a technical/scientific environment.
• Influencing skills coupled with presence and the strength of personality to make a positive impact with potentially challenging and demanding colleagues.
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills

Salary & Benefits
Annual Salary - competitive remuneration 
Bonus - subject to company performance
25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
Enhanced contributory pension scheme
Life Insurance
Benenden Healthcare
Season Ticket Loan

Please note: This is a permanent, part-time position, working 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The role is office-based with a hybrid working arrangement. All employees are expected to attend the Twickenham office at least four days per month, typically one day per week. This requirement may increase depending on team needs.

Application
If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Essential Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with NIHR. 

Company Statement
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership.