HR Advisor

Wychbury Medical Group

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Job summary

Wychbury Medical Group is looking to employ a Human Resources Advisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established large GP practice with approximately 90 staff caring for 22,000 patients from 3 surgeries.

The HR Advisor is a stand alone role reporting directly to the Practice Manager. Hours will be 25 per week (days and times can be negotiated but must be flexible to work across the week when needed).

We are looking for someone with current knowledge of employment law to provide an efficient HR function to the practice.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the management team in all aspects of staff employment, including recruitment, disciplinary and grievance cases, sickness absence and performance management.

Amending HR policies and procedures, contracts of employment and Employee Handbook as necessary.

Maintaining accurate employee records, arranging staff training, new starter inductions and preparing payroll information.

You will need to have strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with employees and managers at all levels.

CIPD qualified to Level 5 or equivalent experience.

About us

In return, we offer a competitive salary, 27 days annual leave (rising to 33 days with service)(pro-rata) plus 8 bank holidays, the opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme aswell as ongoing support, training and development.

Date posted

28 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2607-24-0002

Job locations

121 Oakfield Road

Wollescote

Stourbridge

West Midlands

DY9 9DS


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Support the management team in all arrangements for employment of staff and any contractual obligations that arise from this on behalf of the Partnership.
  • Manage the recruitment process for all positions within the practice.
  • Provide advice, guidance and support to Managers and employees on all employee relations issues, including but not restricted to: investigations, disciplinary processes, grievance processes, sickness absence management, performance management and appraisals.
  • Update and review HR policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
  • Update and review contracts of employment as necessary and in line with legal requirements.
  • Assist in preparation of staff payroll and NHS Pension Scheme.
  • Co-ordinate training for staff via management team..
  • Maintain up to date HR documentation.
  • Monitor staff absence and maintain accurate records.
  • Work with the Practice Manager to ensure CQC standards are maintained.
  • Support the Practice Manager in delivery of workload planning

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Support the management team in all arrangements for employment of staff and any contractual obligations that arise from this on behalf of the Partnership.
  • Manage the recruitment process for all positions within the practice.
  • Provide advice, guidance and support to Managers and employees on all employee relations issues, including but not restricted to: investigations, disciplinary processes, grievance processes, sickness absence management, performance management and appraisals.
  • Update and review HR policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
  • Update and review contracts of employment as necessary and in line with legal requirements.
  • Assist in preparation of staff payroll and NHS Pension Scheme.
  • Co-ordinate training for staff via management team..
  • Maintain up to date HR documentation.
  • Monitor staff absence and maintain accurate records.
  • Work with the Practice Manager to ensure CQC standards are maintained.
  • Support the Practice Manager in delivery of workload planning

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education

Desirable

  • CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a HR Generalist role including general HR advice, recruitment, HR administration
  • Understanding of terms and conditions of contracts of employment
  • Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice

Desirable

  • Understanding of HR issues facing the NHS

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office packages and Internet
  • Organisation and time management skills
  • Ability to plan effectively, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to deal with difficult situations in a professional manner
  • Ability to negotiate

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Ability to use own judgement and resourcefulness
  • Able to work in a changing environment with the ability to initiate change
  • Self motivated and proactive
  • Resilient and able to work under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable able to manage competing and changing workloads.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education

Desirable

  • CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a HR Generalist role including general HR advice, recruitment, HR administration
  • Understanding of terms and conditions of contracts of employment
  • Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice

Desirable

  • Understanding of HR issues facing the NHS

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office packages and Internet
  • Organisation and time management skills
  • Ability to plan effectively, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to deal with difficult situations in a professional manner
  • Ability to negotiate

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Ability to use own judgement and resourcefulness
  • Able to work in a changing environment with the ability to initiate change
  • Self motivated and proactive
  • Resilient and able to work under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable able to manage competing and changing workloads.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wychbury Medical Group

Address

121 Oakfield Road

Wollescote

Stourbridge

West Midlands

DY9 9DS


Employer's website

https://www.wychburymedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wychbury Medical Group

Address

121 Oakfield Road

Wollescote

Stourbridge

West Midlands

DY9 9DS


Employer's website

https://www.wychburymedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Sarah Reid

sarah.reid1@nhs.net

01562547300

Date posted

28 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2607-24-0002

Job locations

121 Oakfield Road

Wollescote

Stourbridge

West Midlands

DY9 9DS


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