An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant HR Advisor to join our HR operations team. The Assistant HR Advisor will support the HR Advisory Team with the provision of a comprehensive and high quality HR administrative service to Trust managers and staff. They will provide a high level of support and assistance in ensuring key activities are undertaken in an efficient and effective manner. The postholder, along with another colleague, will be responsible for overseeing and undertaking all HR compliance checks and will be expected to maintain efficient administration of these processes and ensure accurate recording of all data. They will also effectively manage shared mailboxes, ensuring emails are responded to in a timely manner. They will offer a customer focused approach, liaising with managers and staff across all Divisions, Union Representatives and where necessary, external agencies.
This is a hybrid role, primarily based at our Teddington hub, a beautiful location nestled between the River Thames and Bushy Park, one of the UK's most renowned Royal Parks. This idyllic setting is perfect for a lunchtime walk in nature, and there are also charming independent shops and cafes nearby.
The post holder will be expected to respond to queries via email and telephone, explain HR policies and their application to our stakeholders (staff and managers in the Trust) in a clear, helpful and supportive manner. Prior knowledge of Trust policies is not required; however, the successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive can-do attitude, a willingness to learn and have a sound understanding of good people practices.
You will provide professional and timely generalist support to staff and managers across the Trust on a range of HR matters, including accurate information on all terms and conditions of employment (including Agenda for Change) and the application of HR policies and procedures in line with best practice.
Under the guidance of the Deputy HR Advisory Manager, the successful postholder will support all aspects of employee relations issues, ensuring compliance to legislation and policies and escalating when appropriate to mitigate any associated risks.
Kingston Hospital and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.
We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
Please apply early as vacancies may close before the given closing date when sufficient applications are received.