Job summary
Help managers make fair, well-informed people decisions and turn workforce insight into better HR practice. As a remote working, Senior HR Advisor at Modality Partnership, you will advise on complex employee relations matters, strengthen day-to-day HR delivery and identify recurring issues that need an organisational response.
You will work with partners, senior managers and HR colleagues across our divisions and services. The role offers scope to influence workforce decisions, contribute to organisational change and deputise for the Head of HR & Workforce Development when required.
Apply now and join a team that values Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE).
Salary: £39,000 to £48,000 WTE per annum, dependent on experience.
Contract type: Permanent. Hours: 37.5 per week over 5 days. Location/base: Remote working with occasional site-based attendance as required. Closing date: 01.11.2026.
Why join us?
NHS pension scheme
Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
Employee discounts and benefits
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Career development and education pathways
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Flexible working options
Wellbeing support initiatives
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Head of HR & Workforce Development and accountable to the Chief Operating Officer, you will combine confident senior HR advice with practical operational support. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and advising on complex disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and sickness absence cases, assessing risk and promoting early resolution where appropriate.
Providing practical advice on employment law, contractual terms and policies, coaching managers and escalating significant or high-risk matters appropriately.
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, probation, contractual changes and other HR processes, and addressing recurring operational issues.
Analysing absence, turnover, recruitment, vacancies, employee relations and compliance data to inform recommendations and reports for senior leaders.
Supporting organisational change, restructures, service redesign, TUPE and delegated workforce projects.
Developing and reviewing HR policies, contributing to CQC and workforce compliance, and supporting AI and automation in HR processes.
Coaching HR colleagues, engaging with trade unions and deputising for the Head of HR & Workforce Development when required.
About us
Modality Partnership is one of the UK's largest GP super-partnerships, delivering primary and community healthcare services to over 500,000 patients, supported by a multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1,800 colleagues. As an award-winning organisation, we bring together clinical expertise, innovation and collaborative working to improve patient access, experience and outcomes. We are committed to developing new models of care, embracing digital innovation and delivering sustainable improvements that can be scaled across our practices and communities. Central to our approach is a commitment to reducing health inequalities, supporting our people and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
This role helps our divisions and services apply consistent people practices and make informed decisions about workforce needs, risks and development.
All employees have access to our benefits scheme, NHS pension, and clear career development pathways. We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to fair treatment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should refer to the supporting documents for a full Job Description outlining the core responsibilities of the role.
You will thrive in this role if you can balance sensitive individual casework with a wider view of workforce needs, explain complex issues clearly and constructively challenge decisions when needed.
Apply here through the Modality Partnership website or via NHS Jobs by COP 01.11.2026.
For any questions regarding the role or application process, please contact Modalitycentral.hr@nhs.net.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.
Pre-employment Requirements
Vaccinations: Mandatory for certain roles and there may be a delay to start dates where they are not provided; we provide guidance and support to manage individual and environmental risks.
Right to work: Proof of UK working eligibility required at interview.
References: Two references required, one of which must be your current/most recent employer and reference checks must cover at least the past three years of employment or training.
Employment history: Please notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Interpret workforce data and translate findings into clear insight and recommendations.
- Assess HR and employment relations risks and make informed decisions within delegated authority.
- Balance strategic thinking with effective operational delivery.
- Communicate and influence confidently, explaining complex HR matters clearly and constructively challenging senior stakeholders.
- Manage competing priorities and deadlines, using HR systems, workforce reporting and Microsoft Office effectively.
- Collaborate across a dispersed, multi-site organisation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential: CIPD Level 5 or above, with evidence of continuing professional development in employment law, employee relations and/or workforce development.
- Essential: Significant experience in a senior HR advisory or HR management role within a complex organisation, including complex case handling, risk assessment and advice to senior managers.
- Essential: Experience using workforce data to inform decisions, and experience of organisational change, restructuring and/or workforce projects.
- Desirable: TUPE experience and experience within healthcare, primary care or another regulated environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong practical knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations, performance, capability and sickness absence management.
- Understanding of workforce planning, workforce development, HR governance and compliance.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional credibility, discretion, integrity and sound judgement in sensitive matters.
- A proactive approach to improvement and commitment to fair, consistent, evidence-based HR practice.
- Ability to build effective relationships, influence at all levels and adapt when priorities change.
- Demonstrates the Modality CARE values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Modality Partnership
Address
Enki Medical Practice, Orsborn House
55 Terrace Road
Birmingham
B19 1BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.modalitypartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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