Human Resource Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a point of contact for the HR Advisors and Administrators to seek further advice on complex matters

Working with managers and partners to develop and deliver HR strategies

Supporting the HR team with recruitment duties

To develop career pathways for employees within the business

Succession planning

Ensuring all HR tasks are GDPR compliant and resolve issues arising.

Liaise with the Executive Manager over necessary changes to the Employee and Applicants Privacy Notice

Guiding managers through disciplinary and grievances procedures with HR Advisor

Creating and updating policies, protocols and staff handbook

Researching and making contractual changes which may involve staff consultations

Undertaking staff surveys or audits necessary to own work and HR strategies

Delivering core HR advice on a range of subjects; workforce, equal opportunities, terms & conditions

Employee relations; communications such as staff newsletter, employee voice group, engagement, posters

Analysing data for workforce planning, turnover, labour market etc

Support line managers with performance management and appraisals and associated documents

Work with GP Leads and Facilities Manager to create and develop wellbeing initiatives; employee assistance programmes, events etc

To liaise with Practice GP trainers and the Deanery to ensure efficient and professional management of the trainee doctors on placement with the practice

Maximise use of software to streamline HR activities

Responsible for Wellbeing and Staff Development budgets

To liaise with counterparts in the Primary Care Network where necessary to achieve common objectives

Adopting and disseminating The Adam Practice values in all areas of work

Personal / Professional Development

The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and /or professional development

Share best practice with others who are undertaking similar work

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but to indicate the main areas of responsibility. It may be changed after consultation with the post holder. The employee shares with the employer, the responsibility for review and modification of duties. Suggestions and discussions are welcome.

The manner in which tasks are executed is of paramount importance, both in the staff acceptance of the Post Holders managerial status and to the smooth running of the Practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CIPD qualified (level 5) or working towards level 5
• Good general level of education
• Strong leadership skills to guide an HR Team and support and motivate staff

Experience

Essential

• Background of working within an HR function
• Experience in advising and managing grievance and disciplinary investigations
• Experience of using recruitment and staff retention methods
• Experience of applying UK employment law
• Experience of drafting and or applying HR policies and procedures
• Working accurately under pressure, whilst remaining calm and courteous

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Excellent and open verbal communication skills to engage with people at all levels of the organisation
• Proficient in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook and happy to take on board new IT systems
• Extracting and using data from IT systems
• Excellent written skills with ability to draft policies, procedures and reports
• Capability to self motivate, organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to use own judgment and common sense
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to plan and think on a strategic level
• Proficiency to handle sensitive information confidentially
• Flexible approach and willingness to adjust to the needs of the practice

Behaviours in line with The Adam Practice values

Essential

• Excellent communication (to cement relationships, keep people informed and reduce errors)
• Consistent collaborative working. (by working together we can have a greater learning and sharing of knowledge, resource and expertise)
• Effective decision making (a person must be able to consider the outcome and impact of options; based on all these items they must then determine which option is the best for that particular situation)
• Taking responsibility (ownership for the quality of the performance delivered, whether in individual areas of work or as a team or whole practice. It is each person's own responsibility for the quality of performance in their role)
• Self development (there should be an enthusiasm and responsibility to develop self and others through knowledge, skill and behaviours that add value to the patient experience and performance of the practice)
• Excellent leadership and management ensure all employees have clear direction, know what is expected of them, are supported and valued, are confident in delivering the best quality service.

Mobility

Essential

• Access or vehicle and or ability to visit between surgeries

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

The Adam Practice

Address

The Adam Practice

306 Blandford Road

Poole

Dorset

BH15 4JQ

Employer's website

https://www.adampractice.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)