HR Advisor 6-month FTC

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.Using data to plan, measure, and improve people management.
• Offer expert HR guidance to managers to help achieve company goals and values.
• 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.
• Help managers prepare for HR meetings and hearings.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for effective tracking.
• Foster good relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Coach and support managers to lead their teams effectively.
• 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.
• Advise on restructures, job role development, and job descriptions.
• Participate in HR projects, policy development, and job evaluation panels.
• Work collaboratively with teams across the organization.
• Help shape a positive and high-performing HR team culture.
• 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.