The closing date is 23rd Jul 2026
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Job summary
Are you an experienced HR professional, passionate about creating a workplace where people are encouraged to thrive?
We're looking for a skilled Human Resources Advisor Specialist to join our HR Advisory Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing a restorative and learning culture, helping managers to make compassionate, people-focused decisions, while building manager capability across the organisation.
As a trusted HR partner, you'll provide specialist advice on complex employee relations matters, organisation change, employment law, coaching and leadership development.
As part of a team that provides support across the Trust, you will be required to travel to sites throughout Somerset when needed, while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working arrangement that includes working from home.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
You'll work closely with managers across the Trust to:
Provide expert HR advice on employee relations, absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance and organisational change matters.
Coach and support managers to achieve fair and effective outcomes.
Lead or support consultations, restructures, organisational change programmes and TUPE processes.
Deliver Manager training and development initiatives to strengthen leadership capability.
Analyse people data and trends, producing reports that support organisational decision making.
Develop and review HR policies, procedures, toolkits and guidance to ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
Support investigations, hearings, appeals and employment tribunal preparation where required.
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About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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Job description
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
CIPD level 5 qualified or equivalent experience
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Experience
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Essential
Experience working in a busy and professional HR environment.
Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and best practice.
Proven experience advising and influencing managers on complex people matters.
Strong coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast paced environment.
Ability to travel across Somerset as required
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Desirable
Please see the attached JD
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Please see the attached JD
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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.
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For help with your application, contact:
Emma Partridge
[email protected]
07769163658
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 6
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Salary
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£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time, Flexible Working, Home or Remote Working
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Reference number
184-OL-PU-5419
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Job locations
Trustwide
The Crescent
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
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