People Advisor (HR)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This People (HR) Advisor role supports the provision of a high-quality HR service, advising line managers and employees on a range of employee relations matters. The successful candidate will be based at Northumbria House but required to work at other Trust sites. It involves managing attendance, terms and conditions, conduct, and grievance issues. Blended/flexible working is supported.
Key responsibilities
- Provide advice and support to line managers and employees on employee relations matters.
- Manage attendance issues.
- Advise on terms and conditions of employment.
- Handle conduct and capability cases.
- Address grievance and performance management issues.
- Support change management, retention, and redeployment efforts.
Essential criteria
- Degree in Human Resources or equivalent qualification / experience
- Experience working within an HR environment and supporting managers on a range of employee relations matters
- Proficient in word processing and in-depth knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages
- A sound working knowledge of a range of policies and management procedures
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
- European Computer Driving Licence
- Knowledge/experience of working within an NHS environment
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 13d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
People Advisor (HR)
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fantastic team of People (HR) professionals based at Northumbria House, Cobalt Business Park in an People (HR) Advisor role. We are seeking a motivated and conscientious individual to work within our fast-paced Operational People (HR) Team.
This role is pivotal in supporting the provision of a high-quality People (HR) service that is focussed on supporting staff across the organisation to achieve outcomes in line with the vision and values of the Trust.
The posts will be based at Northumbria House, Cobalt Business Park, however the post holder will be required to work at other sites within the Trust on a regular basis. Ability to meet these travel requirement is therefore essential. Blended/flexible working is supported by the Trust.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
You will be the first point of contact providing advice and support to line managers and employees across a range of employee relations matters, including:
- Management of attendance;
- Terms and conditions of employment;
- Conduct and capability;
- Grievance;
- Performance Management;
- Chan
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