HR Advisor in Bradford

Be the trusted people partner behind great care. Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys solving problems, supporting managers and making a genuine difference to people's working lives? We're looking for a
HR Advisor
to join our team and play a key role in supporting managers across the organisation. This is a varied and rewarding role where your advice will directly contribute to creating a positive, supportive and high-performing workplace — helping our people do their best work and, ultimately, supporting the young people in our care. You'll be more than a source of HR advice. You'll be a
trusted partner to managers , helping them navigate complex people matters with confidence, fairness and compassion. What you'll be doing You'll provide proactive, practical and professional HR advice across the employee lifecycle, balancing organisational needs with our values and commitment to our people. Your role will include: Advising and coaching managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, probation, absence and flexible working. Supporting investigations, preparing investigation reports and assisting with formal hearings and appeals. Helping managers make fair, consistent and legally compliant people decisions. Supporting recruitment, onboarding and
safer recruitment
processes. Monitoring probation, appraisals and performance management activity, helping managers address underperformance and support development. Supporting managers with attendance, wellbeing and occupational health processes. Producing and analysing workforce information, including turnover, retention and sickness absence, identifying trends and potential workforce risks. Supporting HR audits, compliance reviews, policy development and implementation. Ensuring employee records and HR processes are accurate, effective and GDPR compliant. Supporting organisational change, restructuring, consultation and workforce transformation projects. Contributing to employee engagement, organisational development and culture initiatives. What makes this role different? Working in a regulated care environment brings unique people challenges. You'll need to understand the importance of
safeguarding, safer recruitment, employment legislation and workforce compliance , while also recognising the pressures and realities faced by teams delivering care. You'll be someone managers can turn to when things get complicated — bringing sound judgement, empathy and a solutions-focused approach. You'll also have the opportunity to use HR data and insight to spot trends, identify risks and help shape better workforce decisions. Your contribution won't just be about responding to issues; it will be about
helping us become better at preventing them and creating an environment where people can thrive. About you You'll be an experienced HR professional with a strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice. We're looking for someone who is: Confident
— able to provide clear, credible advice and challenge constructively when needed. People-focused
— approachable, empathetic and committed to treating people fairly. Practical
— able to turn HR knowledge into solutions that work in the real world. Commercial and strategic
— able to understand the bigger picture and connect people decisions to organisational priorities. Highly organised
— comfortable managing multiple priorities and sensitive cases. Analytical
— able to interpret workforce data and turn it into meaningful insight. Values-driven
— committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace. Resilient
— comfortable handling complex and sometimes challenging employee relations situations. You'll also need a good understanding of
safeguarding, safer recruitment, data protection and GDPR , together with the ability to work sensitively with confidential and personal information. A CIPD L5 qualification (or working towards) is also essential. Why join us? This is an opportunity to join an organisation where
people really matter . You'll have the chance to build strong relationships across the organisation, influence how we support our workforce and contribute to a culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to succeed. Every day will bring something different — from coaching a manager through a challenging employee relations case, to using workforce data to identify a developing issue, or contributing to a wider organisational change project. If you're a HR professional who wants your work to have a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Ready to make a difference? Bring your HR expertise, your curiosity and your passion for people. Apply now to join our team as HR Advisor.
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