{"id":2720,"date":"2026-04-25T13:02:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kims.org.uk\/careers\/vacancy\/hr-advisor-3418\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T14:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:02:10","slug":"hr-advisor-3418","status":"publish","type":"vacancy","link":"https:\/\/kims.org.uk\/careers\/vacancy\/hr-advisor-3418\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Advisor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>HR Advisor<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b> KIMS Hospital, Maidstone<\/p>\n<p><b>Contract:<\/b> Permanent Full Time (40 Hours Per Week)<\/p>\n<p><b>Shifts:<\/b> Monday &ndash; Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm<\/p>\n<p><b>Salary:<\/b> &pound;34,200- &pound;37,000 per annum<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Role<\/b><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as the first point of contact for employee relations queries, escalating where appropriate<\/li>\n<li>Manage a range of ER casework including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and redundancy<\/li>\n<li>Support formal meetings and hearings, including minute taking and documentation<\/li>\n<li>Provide guidance on maternity, paternity, and adoption processes<\/li>\n<li>Support organisational change, including restructures and TUPE transfers<\/li>\n<li>Deliver monthly HR inductions for new starters<\/li>\n<li>Oversee contracts of employment and ensure accuracy of HR documentation<\/li>\n<li>Support payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely updates<\/li>\n<li>Manage leaver processes, including exit interviews and reporting insights<\/li>\n<li>Produce monthly HR analytics and reports for business leaders<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to staff engagement, pay, and reward projects<\/li>\n<li>Deliver HR workshops to upskill managers in employee relations<\/li>\n<li>Maintain and update HR policies in line with current legislation<\/li>\n<li>Support implementation and optimisation of the HRIS system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>About You<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You will be a confident communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.<\/p>\n<p><b>Essential Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum 4 years&rsquo; experience in an HR role (ideally at Advisor level)<\/li>\n<li>CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above)<\/li>\n<li>Experience managing employee relations casework<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical and reporting skills<\/li>\n<li>Experience using HR systems and producing reports<\/li>\n<li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy<\/li>\n<li>Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)<\/li>\n<li>Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Desirable<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience within a healthcare or multi-site environment<\/li>\n<li>Experience supporting HRIS implementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Why Join Us?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.&nbsp; That&rsquo;s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive Salary<\/li>\n<li>33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday<\/li>\n<li>Free secure staff parking<\/li>\n<li>Pension scheme<\/li>\n<li>Private health insurance<\/li>\n<li>Life assurance<\/li>\n<li>Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services<\/li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Platform<\/li>\n<li>Retail discounts and cashback<\/li>\n<li>Discounted gym membership<\/li>\n<li>Annual flu vaccination<\/li>\n<li>Free eye test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538114 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.<\/p>\n<p><em>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 &amp; Barring Service.&nbsp;&nbsp; Information about the DBS checks can be found at&nbsp;<\/em><em>https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/disclosure-barring-service-check<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.11 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>HR Advisor | Job Vacancy | KIMS Hospital Careers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"HR Advisor job vacancy at KIMS Hospital. Find out more about a career at KIMS Hospital. 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