Assistant HR Advisor
The closing date is 11 September 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant HR Advisor to join our HR operations team. The Assistant HR Advisor will support the HR Advisory Team with the provision of a comprehensive and high quality HR administrative service to Trust managers and staff. They will provide a high level of support and assistance in ensuring key activities are undertaken in an efficient and effective manner. The postholder, along with another colleague, will be responsible for overseeing and undertaking all HR compliance checks and will be expected to maintain efficient administration of these processes and ensure accurate recording of all data. They will also effectively manage shared mailboxes, ensuring emails are responded to in a timely manner. They will offer a customer focused approach, liaising with managers and staff across all Divisions, Union Representatives and where necessary, external agencies.
This isa hybrid role, primarily based at our Teddington hub, a beautiful location nestled between the River Thames and Bushy Park, one of the UK's most renowned Royal Parks. This idyllic setting is perfect for a lunchtime walk in nature, and there are also charming independent shops and cafes nearby.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to respond to queries via email and telephone, explain HR policies and their application to our stakeholders (staff and managers in the Trust) in a clear, helpful and supportive manner. Prior knowledge of Trust policies is not required; however, the successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive can-do attitude, a willingness to learn and have a sound understanding of good people practices.
You will provide professional and timely generalist support to staff and managers across the Trust on a range of HR matters, including accurate information on all terms and conditions of employment (including Agenda for Change) and the application of HR policies and procedures in line with best practice.
Under the guidance of the Deputy HR Advisory Manager, the successful postholder will support all aspects of employee relations issues, ensuring compliance to legislation and policies and escalating when appropriate to mitigate any associated risks.
About us
Kingston Hospital and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.
We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.
Details
Date posted
28 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum pro-rata Inclusive of outer HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-NN-7445400-A&C-DK
Job locations
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Galsworthy road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Galsworthy road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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