At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide proactive HR advice and support to managers and colleagues across the organisation.
- Company: Potens, a passionate organisation dedicated to empowering people in their lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and paid learning opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to continuous improvement and high-quality people management.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in employee experiences and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
At Potens, we are passionate about supporting people to live their best lives. We are committed to ensuring our workforce feels supported, empowered and equipped to deliver outstanding care across our services.
We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our organisation, providing a high-quality, proactive HR advisory service to managers and colleagues across a national portfolio. As a subject matter expert in HR generalist practice, you will support managers with employee relations, policy implementation and compliance, ensuring consistent, legally robust and values-led people management aligned to regulatory standards. You will make a real difference to the employee experience, whether through direct conversations or by guiding managers to achieve the best outcomes for their teams.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide advice and guidance on all aspects of employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence management and TUPE.
- Support managers in applying policies consistently and effectively.
- Maintain accurate documentation suitable for audit, inspection and compliance.
- Coordinate and respond to Subject Access Requests.
- Support onboarding processes and the wider employee lifecycle.
- Liaise with payroll regarding queries and contractual changes.
- Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Produce KPI reports and utilise systems such as SelectHR.
- Support organisational change and acquisition activities.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality people management.
About you:
- Proven experience in an HR Advisor role, preferably in Health & Social Care or a regulated environment.
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation.
- Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload independently.
- Confident advising and influencing managers at all levels.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Practical, solutions-focused approach.
- CIPD qualification (or working towards) or relevant HR degree.
- Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel to meet business requirements.
What you’ll get:
- Salary: £35,000 per annum.
- Hours: 40 hours per week.
- Flexible working: office-based, home-based or hybrid patterns to suit.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Paid learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future.
- Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure and household expenses.
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.
At Potens, our values and Challenge Charter are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive working environment for everyone.
If you are a passionate HR professional looking to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
HR Advisor in Birkenhead employer: Potens Group
At Potens, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and empowering work environment. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our flexible working arrangements, comprehensive learning and development opportunities, and a culture that values inclusivity and continuous improvement. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the Health & Social Care sector while enjoying attractive employee benefits and a collaborative team atmosphere.
