Job Overview

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK.  We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students to secure better pay and conditions for the profession.

We are looking for a Senior HR Advisor to join our HR team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will partner with senior managers and directors, working on people solutions and plans to deliver short, medium and long term objectives. They will deliver on people initiatives at a local level ensuring that service requirements are understood and that solutions are optimally designed.

The successful candidate will lead on employee relations issues within their business area, alongside coaching and supporting line managers, to enable them to resolve any people issues informally. They will also work with managers across the Association to enhance their confidence, leading and motivating skills.

This is a hybrid role and will involve a mix of working at BMA House and from home.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Educated to degree level or with a similar professional qualification (e.g. MCIPD)
• An experienced Senior HR Advisor or equivalent, within a professional and commercial organisation
• Experienced in employee relations, case management and advising on particularly complicated, sensitive or high profile cases
• Experienced in drafting new policies in accordance with best practice and changing legislation

You will be someone who can demonstrate:

• Commerciality and strong knowledge of current UK employment law, procedures and processes
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong problem solving skills with an excellent attention to detail
• Ability to build strong and trusted relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels
• Advanced analytical and judgement skills which require management of complex facts and problems
• Strong strategic influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues within the HR team and across the wider Association

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period

Anonymous recruitment

The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications.  Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.  

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However,  if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email recruitment@bma.org.uk.

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system and we do not hold a sponsorship licence.