HR Advisory Manager

HR Advisory Manager

Closing date: 04 March 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our HR operations team, providing expert advice to across the Trust and leading our 'Ask HR' team. Working with a significant degree of independence, the post holder will use their professional judgement to ensure that the principles of good employment practice and the values of the Trust are embedded in the advice and support that the team provides.

You will need to be CIPD qualified and have sound experience and exposure in the management of complex employee relations cases. The postholder will have a passion for making a real difference in the workplace, embodying our Trust's values and driving operational excellence in their everyday actions.

This is a 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 refreshing lunchtime walk in nature, and there are also charming independent shops and cafes nearby.

Main duties of the job

As HR Advisory Manager at Kingston and Richmond Hospital, you will be responsible for ensuring our HR services align seamlessly with our strategic objectives. Your role is pivotal in nurturing a supportive environment that empowers our staff to deliver the safest and highest quality of care to our patients.

Here's an overview of the key areas you'll champion as part of our dedicated team:

• Policy and Compliance Oversight: Lead or contribute to the review and updating of HR policies, ensuring compliance with changing laws and NHS terms and conditions while fostering a fair and just culture.
• Employee Relations Expertise: Provide support informal and formal HR proceedings, offer guidance on complex matters, and maintain productive relationships with Trade Unions.
• Training and Development: Develop and conduct managerial training sessions, enhancing the leadership capabilities within our Trust.
• Team Management: Manage the HR Advisory team, deputising for the head of HR Advisory.

About us

We offer:

• A hybrid work environment with three days in our Teddington or Kingston Hospital offices and two days remote.
• A supportive and dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration.
• A clear path for personal growth and professional advancement.
• Standard NHS staff benefits package.

Job responsibilities

Service Development

Assists with the development of policy/protocols and proposes changes to the delivery of staff experience and engagement programmes which may impact Trust wide.

Responsible for the development and evaluation of staff experience and engagement interventions/programmes both at local and organisational level.

Contributes to directorate/service policy development as required.

Employee Relations

Provide expert advice and support on a comprehensive range of employment and complex employee relations matters.

Analyse trends in employee relations cases and how this links to staff experience and engagement and ensure that this forms part of any staff engagement interventions.

Take a leading role in projects supporting the development and maintenance of a healthy employee relations culture.

Work with trade unions in partnership, building effective relationships.

Keep up to date with developments in employment law and legislation and HR best practice to ensure that continuous development and improvement to the service offered to clients; and where this impacts on policies and procedures, ensure that they are kept up-to-date. Ensure that these development are communicated in a timely manner.

Policies and procedures

Lead or contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures (including the development and/or delivery of training), making recommendations for review and improvements in line with client requirements. This may include the interpretation and application of national terms and conditions.

Consult/negotiate with staffside and managers on the development of new and/or the updating of policies.

Programme/project management

Lead for policy development work, ensuring that all policies are up to date, trade unions and colleagues are duly consulted and provide regular reports on progress using project management methodologies and tools.

Acts as a senior HR representative on internal and external committees as required by the department.

Leadership

Deputise for the head of HR Advisory where appropriate.

Line management responsibility for Senior HR Advisor and/or HR Advisors in the Advisory Team.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters growth and development, we would love to hear from you!

Person Specification Qualifications

• Postgraduate/Masters qualification, Level 7 CIPD qualification (or working towards) or equivalent relevant experience

Experience

• Sufficient recent experience of working in a Human Resources role Working in a Working in a complex organisation with a degree of autonomy
• Experience in dealing with complex employee relations cases and issues
• Experience of working in the public sector, preferably NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Kingston & Richmond Hospital

180 High Street Thames House/Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a yearPer Annum pro-rata inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

022-DE-DK

Job locations

Kingston & Richmond Hospital

180 High Street Thames House/Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust