People Advisor (South)

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. We're looking for a People (HR) Advisor to join our friendly, field-based team, who will be based in South. You will be responsible for supporting day to day operational people matters within the relevant region and will support the effective, safe, compliant, and profitable delivery of business objectives through working closely with the HR Business Partner and the wider People team. Where possible, this role requires travel to Central Support once a month for the All People Department Team meeting.

Why Kids Planet? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What's in it for you? Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit. Accredited training with the KP Academy. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave. Regular staff rewards. Team appreciation events. Long service awards. Dedicated wellbeing package. Highly discounted childcare. A day off for your birthday.

A People (HR) Advisor at Kids Planet gets: Pension plan. Annual leave including bank holidays. Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Act as the main point of contact for people queries and casework management through the employee life cycle by providing advice and coaching to managers, ensuring legislation, process and policy is followed. Supporting with conducting investigations and advise line through investigation, disciplinary and grievance processes. Advise line managers on probationary review and performance management processes. Assist managers in effective and supportive management of short term and long-term absences. Act as a wellbeing champion and a key point of HR contact in the respective region for mental health and wellbeing support. Deliver training modules for existing and new managers. Support Leadership and HR Business Partners on all HR and Business lead projects engaging stakeholders to achieve People Strategy objectives. Working with the recruitment team in actioning recruitment and on-boarding processes to ensure settings are operating at required ratios, attracting, managing talent and succession planning for enhanced staff development and business results. Maintain HR systems, employee records and data for effective reporting across the designated region. Research and develop a resource hub of relevant training, guidance, manuals for both employees and managers. Support HR Business Partners with TUPE activities. Support the wider HR team with the administration of the monthly payroll process and employee payroll queries. Update systems and maintain personal records for all staff and casework. Drafting invite letters, outcome letters, minute taking, filing, managing inboxes, setting up meetings.

Essential: A minimum of 3 years HR generalist experience. Collaborative and engaging approach and ability to work as part of a team. Experience of producing accurate employment documentation and correspondence. Ability to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

CIPD qualification Minimum Level 5. Employment Law knowledge. Intermediate MS Office suite skills. Demonstrates wider business understanding of Children's Day care settings or similar sector knowledge.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self-and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships