Job summary
Please note this job advert will close once sufficient applications are received which may be before 31st December 2024.
As the Senior Human Resources Lead (BETH/SELWDH) you will be responsible for overseeing
the HR Function, including creating and enforcing HR Policies and programmes
and driving the organisations people management strategy. You will have good
communication skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload whilst
maintaining confidentiality at all times.
The post holder will be
part of a small team and be key in delivering a comprehensive and professional
service to all departments across SEL WDH/PCWA. The post holder will also play a key role in supporting, developing, and
training staff in primary care practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
across South East London. This role will focus on strengthening HR practices,
policy development, and crisis management, while also collaborating with senior
educators to develop a cutting-edge leadership programme for management at all
levels. The role will support organisational growth and maturity at local,
regional, and national levels.
You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our human resources
function. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to develop and
implement HR strategies that align with our business objectives and promote a
positive work culture.
Main duties of the job
Develop
and implement HR policies, procedures, and guidelines as required, and
promote consistency and fairness in their application. Ensure policies are
clear and accessible to all staff and kept up to date.
Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to exit,
including payroll and benefits application, ensuring smooth operational
management.
Lead and mentor the HR team, fostering a high-performance culture and
ensuring HR initiatives are effectively delivered.
Translate key data into an effective and commercially
focused HR and people strategy, working with senior management and influencing
them on the best course of action.
Provide company-wide information by interpreting people data and analysing
figures on staff turnover, cost per hire etc.
Give counsel and oversee complex employee relations issues such as grievance
and disciplinary cases and manage difficult cases with professionalism.
Establish departmental accountabilities for the range of HR functions from
talent acquisition to health and safety compliance.
Co-ordinate remuneration policies and advise senior management on staff
salaries in reference to external benchmarks.
Champion a performance culture and continuously review productivity and
employee development making recommendations for improvements.
Control the HR budget and report on current and future staffing costs and
initiatives.
About us
The SEL
Workforce Development Hub is the training hub for South East London working
collaboratively with the six borough hubs to provide training, education and
other support to Primary Care. We support over 200 practices and 36 PCNs.
Organisational
Values / Objectives:
SEL
Workforce Development Hubs goals are to support primary care to bethe
best place to work and the best place to learn. We work with practices and
PCNs to develop new ways of working to support their priorities, their staffs
priorities, and their patients priorities.
SEL WDH
aims to make primary care a better place to work by working collaboratively
with partner organisations across the health and social care economy to ensure
that we strengthen the following six priority areas:
Access
Morale
Business
Management
Long
Term Condition Management
Contract
Support
Training
& Education
South East
London is a diverse place to live and we believe that for primary care to truly
represent our population then we need a
workplace culture that truly reflects this. We particularly encourage
applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the SEL
WDH workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic
backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and administer compensation and benefits programs that are
competitive, fair, and aligned with industry standards.
Drive organisational development initiatives, including performance management,
talent management, and succession planning.
Ensure compliance with labour laws, regulations, and company policies, and
maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior
leadership, providing guidance on HR matters and contributing to strategic
decision-making.
Represent the HR department consistently and with professionalism - facing the
boardroom, workforce and with confidence
and skill.
Translate key data into an effective and commercially focused HR and people
strategy, working with senior management and influencing them on the best
course of action.
Provide company-wide information by interpreting people data and analysing
figures on staff turnover, cost per hire etc.
Give counsel and oversee complex employee relations issues such as grievance
and disciplinary cases and manage difficult cases with professionalism.
Establish departmental accountabilities for the range of HR functions from
talent acquisition to health and safety compliance.
Co-ordinate remuneration policies and advise senior management on staff
salaries in reference to external benchmarks.
Champion a performance culture and continuously review productivity and
employee development making recommendations for improvements.
Control the HR budget and report on current and future staffing costs and initiatives.
Lead on special projects and communicate and direct on strategy and
implementation.
Ensure legal compliance is met in all HR activities.
Continuously review the responsibilities of the HR department and make bold
decisions when necessary.
Ability
to travel across South East London to work directly with practices and PCNs.
Key Relationships
SEL
WDH/PCWA Executive Team
All SEL WDH/PCWA staff groups
SEL
WDH/PCWA Line Managers
PCN
Practices, Practice Managers and Network Managers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and administer compensation and benefits programs that are
competitive, fair, and aligned with industry standards.
Drive organisational development initiatives, including performance management,
talent management, and succession planning.
Ensure compliance with labour laws, regulations, and company policies, and
maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior
leadership, providing guidance on HR matters and contributing to strategic
decision-making.
Represent the HR department consistently and with professionalism - facing the
boardroom, workforce and with confidence
and skill.
Translate key data into an effective and commercially focused HR and people
strategy, working with senior management and influencing them on the best
course of action.
Provide company-wide information by interpreting people data and analysing
figures on staff turnover, cost per hire etc.
Give counsel and oversee complex employee relations issues such as grievance
and disciplinary cases and manage difficult cases with professionalism.
Establish departmental accountabilities for the range of HR functions from
talent acquisition to health and safety compliance.
Co-ordinate remuneration policies and advise senior management on staff
salaries in reference to external benchmarks.
Champion a performance culture and continuously review productivity and
employee development making recommendations for improvements.
Control the HR budget and report on current and future staffing costs and initiatives.
Lead on special projects and communicate and direct on strategy and
implementation.
Ensure legal compliance is met in all HR activities.
Continuously review the responsibilities of the HR department and make bold
decisions when necessary.
Ability
to travel across South East London to work directly with practices and PCNs.
Key Relationships
SEL
WDH/PCWA Executive Team
All SEL WDH/PCWA staff groups
SEL
WDH/PCWA Line Managers
PCN
Practices, Practice Managers and Network Managers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD Level 7 or equivalent in Human Resources or relevant field.
- Leadership development or coaching qualifications or evidence of experience.
Experience
Essential
- 10 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on leadership and strategic HR management.
- Proven track record of successfully implementing HR initiatives that drive employee engagement, talent development, and organisational growth.
Desirable
- Experience in training and workforce development (desirable).
- Knowledge of workforce development and training, particularly for non-clinical teams.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work consistently and accurately under pressure.
- Strong knowledge of applicable labour laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work flexibly and manage tasks simultaneously.
- Good IT skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and preferable previous experience of using HR systems
- Strong attention to detail with experience of maintaining accurate employee records and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD Level 7 or equivalent in Human Resources or relevant field.
- Leadership development or coaching qualifications or evidence of experience.
Experience
Essential
- 10 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on leadership and strategic HR management.
- Proven track record of successfully implementing HR initiatives that drive employee engagement, talent development, and organisational growth.
Desirable
- Experience in training and workforce development (desirable).
- Knowledge of workforce development and training, particularly for non-clinical teams.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work consistently and accurately under pressure.
- Strong knowledge of applicable labour laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work flexibly and manage tasks simultaneously.
- Good IT skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and preferable previous experience of using HR systems
- Strong attention to detail with experience of maintaining accurate employee records and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
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.
