HR Advisor (Absence Management)
This advert is for one fixed term (12months), full time Absence Management Advisor working remotely to support our Adult Services Directorate.
The salary for this role is £27,256.32 - £32,936.88 per annum dependent on experience
Please note, if you answer no to any of the application questions it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for the role. Please ensure you read the essential criteria within the job description before applying.
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Who are we:
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people.
Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.
We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers.
Within our Adult Services, we support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them.
Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation.
We have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK.
We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education, care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
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About the Role
Are you keen to make a real impact in the workplace? We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor (specialising in Absence Management) to join our HR Shared Services team on a 12 month fixed-term basis. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of supporting managers to reduce sickness absence, improve attendance, and foster a healthier, more engaged workforce.
You’ll use your expertise to guide managers through complex absence cases, analyse data to spot trends, and help shape strategies that make a difference. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and love turning data insights into action, then this role is for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Advising managers on absence cases in line with best practice and employment law.
- Analysing absence data to identify trends and high-impact areas.
- Designing and supporting targeted interventions to reduce absence.
- Coaching and mentoring managers and HR colleagues to build confidence in managing absence.
- Collaborating with HR Business Partners and operational leaders to tackle root causes of absence.
- Contributing to wellbeing initiatives and continuous improvement of policies and tools.
Click here to view the full job description
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What we can offer you:
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family for free!
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
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Where you will be working:
Home Based
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About our application process:
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
For more information about this job please contact: Lucy Robinson - HR Advisor - Lucy.Robinson@nas.org.uk
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer. INDAS
** NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE
