People Advisor
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £34,532.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £34532.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Romford, RM4 1QH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0483-270 |
Summary
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Recruitment End-to-end recruitment processes, from advertising to onboarding. Support planning and coordination of shortlisting and interview panels. Conduct ID checks for DBS rechecks and ensure Safer Recruitment compliance. Process employment and reference enquiries accurately and on time. Advice and Guidance Provide professional advice to managers and staff on terms and conditions, policies and procedures. Advise managers of people implications of decisions, identifying risks and offering solutions. Deliver training to managers and workforce on HRIS and people-related topics. Employee Relations Provide first-line advice to managers and employees on ER matters including conduct, performance and grievances. Support early identification and management of ER concerns, ensuring consistent and fair application of policy. Coach managers to navigate people issues confidently, enabling early intervention and effective conversations. Support formal ER processes including preparing documentation and note-taking. Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the People & Culture Partner with appropriate detail. Sickness Absence Management Provide advice on the application of the sickness absence policy. Coach managers on short- and long-term sickness processes including RTW and attendance reviews. Review sickness trends using HRIS data and highlight risks or actions needed. Support development of improvement plans and reasonable adjustments. Liaise with Occupational Health and other stakeholders to support safe return to work. Manager Coaching & Support Act as a trusted point of contact for people-related queries, offering practical and solution-focused guidance. Build manager capability through informal coaching and support. Deliver or support training sessions on sickness management, documentation and effective conversations. HRIS Reporting and Maintenance Provide data and reports for KPIs measuring People & Culture performance. Build and produce ad hoc reports to inform business decisions.