HR Advisor

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

We are looking for an HR Advisor to join our dedicated Business Partnering team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven charity while supporting HR Business Partners in delivering high-quality HR services. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting your designated region across a wide spectrum of HR topics. You will provide professional guidance on a variety of Employee Relations matters including assisting managers in navigating complex ER cases.

This role offers a collaborative environment with strong support from your Business Partnering Colleagues, while also providing significant flexibility and autonomy in managing your daily responsibilities.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide expert ER advice to managers and staff across your dedicated region, with a particular focus on managing attendance, and performance.
• Support the development of action plans based on management reports and insights for your place.
• Act as a key representative in disciplinary and performance meetings, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
• Assist the HR Business Partner in consultations related to proposed organizational changes.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Payroll and other HR functions to resolve queries promptly and support overall HR objectives.
• Work autonomously, managing your own diary and workload, with the flexibility to plan your time efficiently.

Key Criteria:

• Solid experience in a generalist HR role, particularly in a fast-paced multi-site organization.
• A proven track record in advising on complex Employee Relations issues, including misconduct, performance, and change management.
• A high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and tact.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building positive working relationships in a remote environment
• Self-motivated, with the ability to manage your time and work autonomously, while being part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Please see the full job description here.

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: Wednesday 12 February 2025.

Salary: £30,000-35,000 depending on experience.

Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)

Based: Home-based within London or South East England with occasional travel in the region to support your stakeholders (travel requirements are minimal). The role offers a balance between homeworking and travel, allowing you to manage your work in a way that suits you.

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 33 days annual leave including flexible bank holidays
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk