HR Advisor

Sodexo Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in quality of life services is seeking an HR Advisor at Royal Stoke Hospital. This role involves providing efficient HR support, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring compliance with HR processes. You will assist in HR projects and offer basic HR advice, helping to promote the organization's brand. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 3 - 5 qualification and good interpersonal skills, working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 - 5 required.
• Experience of working without direct supervision.
• High level of confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient HR administration including record-keeping and GDPR-compliant processes.
• Provide first-line HR and ER advice to managers and employees.
• Oversee compliance for Right to Work and DBS checks.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 - 5

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems and databases

Job description

• Job Title:HR Advisor
• Location:Royal Stoke Hospital
• £28,000 per year
• Holidays
• 40 Hours / Monday to Friday / 8am till 4:30pm
• Blue light card (optional)& Sodexo Benefits

As aHR Advisor, atRoyal Stoke Hospital, you will provide efficient HR support to thebusiness, working closely with the People and Operations teams. You’ll managekey admin tasks such as Right to Work checks, absence monitoring, and guidingmanagers to follow correct HR processes. You will also support HR projects andad-hoc work under the HR Manager’s direction, offer basic HR advice, and helppromote the organisation’s brand across the business.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver efficient HR administration, including record-keeping, contract changes, meeting coordination, and GDPR-compliant processes.
• Provide first-line HR and ER advice, directing managers and employees to People Services when needed.
• Oversee compliance for Right to Work, DBS checks, and absence procedures, escalating issues appropriately.
• Maintain HR systems (Pro WFM, Kronos) and ensure accurate updates to employee and attendance data.
• Produce regular HR and payroll reports, highlighting trends, issues, and potential risks.
• Support managers with payroll queries, investigations, and general HR tasks.

What YouBring:

• CIPD Level 3 - 5
• Good communication skills and the ability to prepare written reports to withstand external scrutiny
• People oriented and results driven
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Good working knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office or related software
• Possess a high level of confidentiality
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize own workload and to work to strict deadlines
• Experience of working without direct supervision
• High attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

What weoffer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chancetobe part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values youforyou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources,rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Applytoday!Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the rightto close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume ofapplications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services thatimprove the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food andFM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from peoplewith a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with ourEmployee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed tochanging attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have thechance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a DisabilityConfident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet theminimum selection criteria for the job.

Clickheretoread more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.