People Advisor

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced HR professional to join our team. As a People Advisor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the hospice's HR function, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations and fostering a positive work environment for our employees.

Reporting to the Head of People, you will be delivering all aspects of operational HR, and managing and overseeing an employee relations caseload supporting employees and managers in our Clinical teams.  Based at our hospice site in Bristol, with hybrid working available.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and ability to interpret and apply employment law in practice, applying a pragmatic approach
• Proven experience of reviewing, designing and applying HR policies and procedures
• Experience of advising managers on employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, capability and sickness absence issues up to and including dismissal
• Experience of handling recruitment campaigns
• Relationship building and influencing skills with the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills an ability to prioritise
• Ability to confidently and appropriately communicate in writing and verbally
• Proven experience working as an HR Advisor or similar role, preferably in the healthcare or not for profit sector.
• CIPD qualification or working towards accreditation is desirable

What you will do:

• Provide HR support and guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, and HR policies and procedures.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection process, from job posting to candidate onboarding, ensuring a smooth and efficient process while adhering to equal opportunities and diversity principles.
• Manage employee relations issues effectively, including conducting investigations, disciplinary meetings, and grievance procedures in line with hospice policies and legal requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing employee engagement, retention, and well-being.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Contribute to the development and review of HR policies, procedures, and practices to ensure alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
• Provide training and support to managers and employees on HR-related topics, including performance management, diversity and inclusion, and HR processes.
• Keep abreast of changes in employment legislation and HR best practices, providing advice and recommendations to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.