HR Advisor
Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Contract: Permanent Full Time (40 Hours Per Week)
Shifts: Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm
Salary: £34,200- £37,000 per annum
We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our team, providing a comprehensive HR advisory service across KIMS Hospital and the wider LYCA Health group.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships while delivering high-quality HR support.
About the Role
As an HR Advisor, you will act as a key point of contact for managers and employees, offering expert guidance across all areas of HR and employee relations. You will manage a varied caseload and play an active role in supporting organisational initiatives and projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for employee relations queries, escalating where appropriate
- Manage a range of ER casework including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and redundancy
- Support formal meetings and hearings, including minute taking and documentation
- Provide guidance on maternity, paternity, and adoption processes
- Support organisational change, including restructures and TUPE transfers
- Deliver monthly HR inductions for new starters
- Oversee contracts of employment and ensure accuracy of HR documentation
- Support payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely updates
- Manage leaver processes, including exit interviews and reporting insights
- Produce monthly HR analytics and reports for business leaders
- Contribute to staff engagement, pay, and reward projects
- Deliver HR workshops to upskill managers in employee relations
- Maintain and update HR policies in line with current legislation
- Support implementation and optimisation of the HRIS system
About You
You will be a confident communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in an HR role (ideally at Advisor level)
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above)
- Experience managing employee relations casework
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Experience using HR systems and producing reports
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
Desirable
- Experience within a healthcare or multi-site environment
- Experience supporting HRIS implementation
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation, working closely with managers and contributing to key HR initiatives that support our people and culture.
At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
- Free secure staff parking
- Pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- Life assurance
- Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services
- Employee Assistance Platform
- Retail discounts and cashback
- Discounted gym membership
- Annual flu vaccination
- Free eye test
At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538114 or email[email removed].
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
