About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant HR Advisor to join the AskHR team. The Assistant HR Advisor will support the Ask HR 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.
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.
Main duties of the job
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 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.
About us
Kingston Hospital 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
This isa 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.
Please do read through the full job description and person specification attached.
Please apply early as vacancies may close before the given closing date when sufficient applications are received.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Level 3 CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant experience Active Associate CIPD membership Working towards level 5 CIPD qualification
Experience Essential
Sufficient recent experience in a Generalist HR Admin capacity Experience in guiding managers on HR policies and procedures Experriende in minute taking Experience of using HR databases to record and access information
Desirable
Experience of handling employee relations issues at early stages e.g. Grievance, Disciplinary etc.
Skills /Abilities Essential
Advanced keyboard skills including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills Excellent written skills with the ability to write clear, concise reports and policies. Ability to prioritise and organise a large volume of work with frequently changing priorities and work systematically towards tight deadlines
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Galsworthy road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)