We are looking for an HR Advisor to join a busy team in Kent on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for permanency. As a HR advisor its all about supporting managers and employees with high-quality HR advice while helping to create a workplace that’s inclusive, engaging, effective, and safe. The goal? To build a strong culture, support employees, and ensure smooth handling of performance, absence, and employee relations cases.
HR Advisor Responsibility
* Ensuring fair and consistent HR processes—from hiring and onboarding to training, payroll, and well-being.
* Providing guidance and support to employees, managers, and candidates.
* Attend management meetings to provide insights on workforce trends and challenges.
* Use data to track and improve staff performance, engagement, and retention.
* Support managers with disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance issues, encouraging early resolution.
* Provide advice on employment terms, policies, and contracts.
* Guide managers through employee investigations, including disciplinary and grievance cases.
* Ensure all advice follows legal and company policies.
* Maintain accurate records and reports for effective tracking.
* Foster good relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
* Provide training on HR policies, leadership, and staff development.
* Encourage managers to recognize good performance and address issues early.
* Promote best practices in people management while challenging poor behavior.
* Participate in HR projects, policy development, and job evaluation panels.
* Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation
* This role isn’t just about policies—it’s about making the workplace better for everyone by supporting people, solving problems, and driving a positive culture.
Key Requirements
* HR Experience: Minimum 1-2 years in an HR role, with a focus on ER case management.
* Sector Experience: NHS or public sector HR experience preferred.
* Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices in a unionised environment.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently while collaborating with wider HR teams.
* Experience in competency-based interviews, EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion), and HR compliance.
Benefits:
* Flexibility: Hybrid working with occasional HQ visits.
* Competitive salary within NHS pay scales.
* Mileage reimbursement & parking for travel to HQ.
* Strong support system within the HR team and leadership.
* NHS card discount scheme
* Potential for permanent placement after contract completion.
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy