Senior HR Advisor

Job Description

Job Title: Senior HR AdvisorLocation: Basildon and Essex areaSalary: £32,000 to £36,750 per annumJob Type: Permanent/Full-timePathology First, a leading clinical diagnostics organisation and a part of SYNLAB, the largest clinical diagnostics organisation in Europe, is seeking a talented and experienced Senior HR Advisor to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to contributeto the success of our organisation by providing expert HR advice and support to our operations and managers.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive and generalist HR services to all stakeholders, including managers, partners, and staff, focusing on maintaining excellent service quality standards
• Foster productive relationships by working collaboratively with the Senior Management Team, Operational Managers, HR colleagues, and staff representatives
• Support the Senior HR Manager in positively representing the HR department internally and externally, promoting the departments role and advocating good HR practices
• Serve as a source of professional expertise and guidance within the HR team, particularly in the absence of the Senior HR Manager, to ensure the delivery of a full range of HR services
• Undertake specific HR projects in collaboration with the Senior HR Manager as required

Essential Skills and Experience:Essential:

• Graduate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or higher
• Significant experience working as an HR Advisor or in an equivalent role, including substantial exposure to employee relations and industrial relations
• Proficient in advising managers on the application of employment law and policies
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation
• Proven ability to hit the ground running and work independently most of the time
• Excellent relationship-building skills with managers, colleagues, and Trade Union representatives
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and advice concisely and persuasively
• Capability to understand HR issues arising from operational management and provide appropriate advice to managers
• Committed to utilising good HR practices and capable of coaching managers on their effective implementation
• Confident in delivering presentations to groups of staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work productively as part of a team
• High verbal and written communication standards, including the ability to generate correspondence and reports
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Adaptability, flexibility, and an innovative approach to work
• Intermediate proficiency in using Microsoft applications and packages

Desirable:

• Experience working in an employee relations role within the NHS environment
• Familiarity with Agenda for Change terms and conditions of employment
• Experience working in a unionised environment
• Experience advising managers in disciplinary hearings and other formal proceedings
• If you are a dedicated HR professional with a strong background in employee relations and a passion for providing excellent service, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to the success of Pathology First and SYNLAB

About Us:SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people,and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build theircareers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have notbeen short-listed on this occasion.SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; HR Administrator, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, HR Officer, HR Coordinator, HR Manager, HR Executive, HR Associate, Human Resources, HR, Human Recourses Administrator, Human Resources Assistant, HumanResources Advisor, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Executive, Human Resources Associate, Human Resources Business Partner, CIPD, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment, Recruiter, Recruitment Advisor,Recruitment Officer, Recruitment Specialist, Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Manager, Talent Acquisition, Talent Specialist will also be considered for this role.

Keyskills :
Human ResourcesHR AdvisorHR ManagerHR OfficerHR AdministratorHR AssistantHR CoordinatorHuman Resources AssistantHuman Resources AdvisorHuman Resources OfficerHR AssociateHR ExecutiveHuman ResHuman Recourses Administrator