Spire Southampton are looking to appoint a People Advisor on a permanent Part-time basis. The post holder will carry out HR duties as required, under the direction of the Hospital Director and People Business Partner. Spire Southampton Hospital offers world-class care, attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. We deliver some of the best cardiac surgery results in the country. Our Critical Care department and multidisciplinary team offer you peace of mind for our wide range of treatments. Key Responsibilities: Carry out ad-hoc HR projects as required, under the direction of the Hospital Director and People Business Partner. Maintain and update the ‘people content’ on Spire’s HR system ‘Florence’. Co-ordinate learning and development activities, training course administration and other appropriate support, as required. Arrange and deliver onboarding activities for all new joiners, including Welcome and Induction and co-ordinate job-specific training. Act as the initial point of contact for all HR matters; providing high quality, consistent first-line HR advice, coaching and guidance relating to Spire policy, procedure and best practice at all levels. Escalate to Employee Relations Partner / Head of People as appropriate. Maintain excellent working relations with HR Shared Services to make sure data processing is initiated, approved and updated as per security standards maintained by Spire. Work in collaboration with central HR and payroll teams to process changes to employee terms and conditions to meet payroll cut-off deadlines. Build strong relationships with Hiring managers and heads of department to be a first point of contact. Support Managers in performance management processes, disciplinary, grievance issues and attendance matters. Undertake investigations when this might be appropriate and ensure cases are managed in a timely manner. Accurate and confidential management of all employee data Key Requirements: Level 5 CIPD Qualification or equivalent Demonstrable experience as People Advisor or in another HR based role. Knowledge of HR functions and systems; pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development for example. An understanding of employment laws and disciplinary / grievance procedures. Ability to identify and implement business focused solutions. Aptitude for problem-solving and decision-making, alongside managing complex queries. Capability to build strong relationships at all levels. Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Ability to manage confidential information appropriately. High personal standards and quality of work output with outstanding organisational and time-management abilities. Able to deal with change Contract: Permanent Hours: Part-time - across 2-3 days (Tuesday & Friday essential days) Benefits We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellence Doing the right thing Caring is our passion Keeping it simple Delivering on our promises Succeeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible. For us, its more than just treating patients; its about looking after people. About Us Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to make a positive difference to peoples lives through outstanding personalised care. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.