People Advisor

The Vacancy
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 (In Patient Unit, Community Nurses, Day Services, Emotional & Psychological Support, Hospice at Home, Medical Team).
The successful candidate will have:
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
Key responsibilities:
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.
What we can offer you :
Salary up to £38,802 per annum (FTE), dependant on experience
Working hours - 37.5 per week
Office location: Brentry, Bristol (BS10), with hybrid working (up to 50% of working time)
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Employee Discounts and benefits .
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the healthcare sector.
For more information, please view the job description located at end of this page or contact David Marten, Head of People at ##### or on 0117 915 9542
If you are passionate about HR and want to contribute to a local charity, making a difference in the lives of patients and their families when it matters most, we would love to hear from you.
We will be screening and offering interviews as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Our values are Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Passion, Collaboration
Strictly no agencies please
About Us
St Peter's Hospice is a well-loved hospice that provides extensive inpatient and community services, in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Every year St Peter's Hospice makes a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and their families when it matters most.
Many of our staff work directly with patients and their families in nursing, health care and medical jobs. Others raise money to support patient care through our chain of over 40 charity shops and our fundraising activities. We also have a significant number of staff working in varied office-based roles.
Our aim is to provide an inclusive, safe and healthy workplace that boosts creativity and motivation.
Our Inpatient Unit is a state-of-the-art centre of clinical excellence, that was built with the generous support of the people of Bristol. Beyond our Inpatient Unit, you'll find our team in homes and on the phone 24/7. More recently in response to the pandemic we have moved some services online to continue support for our patients.
The Hospice is also a centre of educational excellence and we teach other healthcare professionals about how to care for people at the end of their lives, supporting the NHS and care homes provide end of life care.
The Benefits
For our nursing and clinical teams, we offer attractive terms and conditions similar to the NHS including:
NHS equivalent salaries
Generous holiday entitlement and recognition for previous NHS service (up to 33 days for 10 years' service)
Continuance of the NHS Pension Scheme for existing members
There are many benefits to working at the Hospice including:
Finance
Generous holiday allowance
Competitive salary
Group Personal Pension scheme
Wellbeing
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle scheme
Eye care scheme (role dependent)
Access to discounts and offers from popular retailers
Health Care Cash Plan
Group Life insurance scheme
Reduced Gym memberships
Free on-site parking
Opportunities to get involved in fundraising and social activities
Learning & Development
Comprehensive induction
In-house education team
Opportunities for continual professional development
Flexible Working
We offer the ability to work in a variety of places, as your role demands. We embrace hybrid working and there are opportunities to work remotely as well as in one of our office locations.
We also offer flexible working hours to help you manage your work life balance.
Equality and Diversity
At St Peter's Hospice, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We understand the value of a diverse mix of talented people that is representative of our community and are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of their age, disability, religion or belief, sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.