Description
Spire London East Hospital is seeking a People Advisor to work on a permanent, full-time basis. The successful candidate will carry out HR duties as required, under the direction of the Hospital Director and Senior People Business Partner.
The People Advisor will provide high-quality, pragmatic People support to the hospital site, working closely with the Senior People Business Partner and hospital leadership teams. The role involves delivering an effective People Partnering service to colleagues and managers, supporting the full employee lifecycle, managing employee relations cases, and contributing to local people plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out ad-hoc HR projects as required
- Manage employee relations matters such as conduct, capability, grievances, and sickness absence
- Maintain and update HR system content
- Coordinate learning and development activities and training course administration
- Arrange and deliver onboarding activities for new joiners
- Act as the initial point of contact for all HR matters
- Maintain excellent working relations with HR Shared Services
- Build strong relationships with hiring managers and heads of department
- Support managers in performance management processes, disciplinary issues, and attendance matters
- Accurately and confidentially manage employee data
Key Requirements:
- Experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within healthcare or a similar complex operational environment
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing ER cases
- Confident advising and coaching managers at all levels
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data
- Ability to communicate clearly and influence stakeholders
- Experience supporting change management activities is desirable
- Understanding of workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement principles
- Knowledge of HR functions and systems
- Ability to identify and implement business-focused solutions
- Aptitude for problem-solving and decision-making
- Capability to build strong relationships at all levels
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to manage confidential information appropriately
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- 'Spire for you' reward platform
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Free onsite car park