Interview will be held on 3rd April 2025
We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our team on a one-year fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave.
You need to be experienced in E mployee R elations Case Advisor y work as you will co-ordinate and support the full range of the employee relations casework within your Clinical Division.
You will provide H uman R esources and Case Management advice and support to a range of managers dealing with supporting attendance (sickness absence management) , disciplinary, performance, early resolution and other employee relations issues . All of our cases are logged on trackers so experience and working knowledge of Excel and MS Teams is essential.
You must be able to demonstrate your recent experience of advising on general Terms and Conditions of employment , using employment law knowledge and best practice . If you have advisory experience within the NHS - this would be a bonus.
If you are an excellent team worker with a flexible approach , can work autonomously using a high level of initiative and you meet the minimum requirements of the person specification, we would love to hear from you.
You will support the People Business Partnering team in your Division in the provision of a comprehensive professional and high-quality HR service.
You will work closely with the People Business Partnering team to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective human resource service, which includes employee relations case management, recruitment, workforce planning, health and well-being and absence management
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

1. Holding a level 5 CIPD qualification, or recent equivalent experience
2. Recent e xperience of working in a generalist HR or Employee Relations Advisory role in a multi-skilled professional and unionised environment.
3. Able to interpret terms and conditions of employment
4. Able to prioritise workload and work under pressure in time sensitive situations
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal reasoning, presentation skills, influencing & persuasion skills.
   For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
   We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point - by - point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted .
   We’re c ommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditation s: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed .
   We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Sarah Cargin on 07771 871782 who’ll be delighted to help.
   Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible