HR Advisor | People Team | Human Resources | Leicester | Part Time | Permanent
Spire Leicester Hospital is seeking an experienced People Advisor / HR Advisor to join our People Team on a permanent part‑time basis. Reporting to the Hospital Director and People Business Partner, the post holder will provide high‑quality HR support across the hospital, ensuring consistent, professional and compliant HR service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Carry out ad-hoc HR projects as required, under the direction of the Hospital Director and People Business Partner.
2. Maintain and update the ‘people content’ on Spire’s HR system ‘Florence’.
3. Co-ordinate learning and development activities, training course administration and other appropriate support, as required.
4. Arrange and deliver onboarding activities for all new joiners, including Welcome and Induction and co-ordinate job-specific training.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Build strong relationships with Hiring managers and heads of department to be a first point of contact.
8. 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.
9. Accurate and confidential management of all employee data
Key Requirements:
10. Level 5 CIPD Qualification or equivalent
11. Demonstrable experience as People Advisor or in another HR based role.
12. Knowledge of HR functions and systems; pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development for example.
13. An understanding of employment laws and disciplinary / grievance procedures.
14. Ability to identify and implement business focused solutions.
15. Aptitude for problem-solving and decision-making, alongside managing complex queries.
16. Capability to build strong relationships at all levels.
17. Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload.
18. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
19. Ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
20. High personal standards and quality of work output with outstanding organisational and time-management abilities.
21. Able to deal with change
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Part time – 2 days per week (15 hours).
We will also consider 3 days per week (22.5 hours).
This is a job-share working alongside an existing HR Advisor.
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm As this role is based within a busy hospital environment, on‑site presence is essential to provide the high level of support our colleagues and managers rely on.
Benefits:
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
22. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
23. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
24. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
25. Free Bupa wellness screening
26. Private medical insurance
27. Life assurance
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
28. Driving clinical excellence
29. Doing the right thing
30. Caring is our passion
31. Keeping it simple
32. Delivering on our promises
33. Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's 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.