Job Description

The role of HR Advisor will focus on advising managers on employee relations matters including sickness management, disciplinary, grievance, performance, probation and capability.
Reporting to the People Partner you will work in a flexible manner to facilitate employee relations hearings across the Trust and will have an allocated area of the Trust to support.
The role will support the People Partners in implementation of actions and support local management with advice and guidance on employee relations matters ensuring appropriate and informed decisions are made.
A key element of the role is to ensure high quality data is recorded in applicable systems and data compliance is maintained at all times.
This role will be required to work across Barking and Croydon sites.
Please note there are 2 posts for this role:
- 1 Fixed term due to end 31/03/2026
- 1 Fixed term due to end 30/09/2026
Main duties of the job
To act as a first point of contact for HR enquiries both internal and external.Responsible for advising on the leavers, which may include, , calculating leave, liaising with relevant departments.Responsible for processing maternity/paternity/adoption related enquiries, providing advice, arranging and leading meetings.Provide advice on contract amendments in relation to change of role, secondments, change of hours, flexible working.To attend and participate in meetings such as Team meetings, Operational Partnership Forum and produce minutes, as required.Caring | Respect | Teamwork - Building a world-class ambulance service for a world class cityTo collect and collate for analysis, workforce information.Responsible for completing employment references, as required.To act up in the absence of the People Partner if appropriate.To undertake any other duties as may be required commensurate with the level of the post and its responsibilities.To produce general correspondence, letters, reports, memos and photocopying.To co-ordinate, maintain and manage records for all office filing systems, databases, minutes, correspondence and reportsUsing Microsoft Outlook for diary management.
About us
Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on:

• Our care- delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
• Our organisation- being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.
• Our London- using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.

To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.
Details
Date posted
24 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
35,763 to 43,466 a year per annum inc HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
308-CORP-3135
Job locations
Croydon (Main base - with Travel to Barking required)
London
CR0 1EA
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Essential

• CIPD qualified to degree level, or working towards a CIPD qualification to degree level to be successfully completed within 12 months of commencement in role, or equivalent relevant qualifications and HR experience to degree level

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working in a Human Resources Department

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of HRM best practice
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law
• Understanding of the core business of the London Ambulance Service and current issues and developments
• Excellent attention to detail and administration skills
• Ability to give clear presentations
• Possess a flexible but methodical approach to work
• Able to use computer packages such as MS Word, Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Understanding of and demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and diversity as an employee and as a provider of service to the public
• Ability to work accurately at a computer screen for the majority of the working day

Person Specification
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Essential

• CIPD qualified to degree level, or working towards a CIPD qualification to degree level to be successfully completed within 12 months of commencement in role, or equivalent relevant qualifications and HR experience to degree level

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working in a Human Resources Department

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of HRM best practice
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law
• Understanding of the core business of the London Ambulance Service and current issues and developments
• Excellent attention to detail and administration skills
• Ability to give clear presentations
• Possess a flexible but methodical approach to work
• Able to use computer packages such as MS Word, Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Understanding of and demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and diversity as an employee and as a provider of service to the public
• Ability to work accurately at a computer screen for the majority of the working day

Skills Required