Human Resources Advisor

Work closely with the Head of People Services (HoPS), HR Business Partner (HRBP) and wider team to deliver an efficient and high-quality operational HR service that directly supports the strategic people agenda. Provide expert advice and hands-on support across the full range of HR activities, including employee relations, recruitment, payroll, data management, and policy compliance. Actively contribute to the delivery of people initiatives that foster an inclusive, healthy, and high-performing culture in line with the Hospices values and strategic plan. Act as a role model for organisational values and support the building of people management capability across the organisation. Support the HoPS and HRBP in overseeing recruitment and selection activity for paid roles, utilising cost-effective and creative solutions that attract diverse talent and reflect the Hospices commitment to inclusion. Manage the end-to-end recruitment and on-boarding process in collaboration with the HR Administrator, ensuring all activity is dealt with professionally and in a timely manner. Participate in interviews as required. Proactive involvement in the Induction of new starters; carry out face-to-face induction visits,and ensure new starters have a warm welcome, the tools they need, and can access mandatory training. Trouble shoot any early issuesidentifiedand support line managers with induction as needed. Ensure probationary reviews are completed and extended where appropriate. Provide professional advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, and capability issues, ensuring outcomes are fair, consistent, and policy compliant. Work in collaboration with the HoPS and HRBP on more complex or high-risk cases, escalating appropriately. Undertake investigations and hearings as directed, providing written reports of findings. Attend hearings as a panel member or minute-taker as required, ensuring proceedings are conducted in accordance with organisational Policies and Procedures. Process any contractual variations etc and ensureaccuratemaintenance and update of PERCI and associated spreadsheets. Provision ofaccurateandtimelyinformation for the monthly payroll including sick pay calculations and ad-hoc staff claims. Support and champion organisation-wide people initiatives that foster an inclusive, healthy, and high-performing culture, including Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI), wellbeing, and employee and volunteer engagement, supporting the delivery of agreed action plans in conjunction with line managers and the HoPS and HRBP. Collaborate with the team to ensure all processes are delivered on time, that up to date and accurate information is available via the internet and intranet for current and prospective employees and that we offer a consistent standard of support and guidance across the organisation. Under the direction of the HoPS or HRBP, contribute to the review and update of people policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with current employment legislation, CQC/CHKS requirements, and HR best practice, maintaining awareness of evolving legal obligations to support keeping documentation current. Actively support the wider HR workstreams, including people initiatives, workforce planning activities, and any agreed project work, ensuring operational delivery is timely and of high quality. Under the direction of the HoPS or HRBP, lead or work collaboratively on relevant projects as appropriate.