Job summary
Due to the growth of the Hospice, we are looking to appoint a newly created People Services Manager role, who will manage our People Services Team.
You will bring a passion and expertise for HR in joining our journey to provide outstanding services to all our c182 staff, in delivering a people focused service, working closely with the Director of People and Operations in supporting the delivery of our Workforce Strategy.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual looking to enhance their HR career in a workforce environment where everything you do matters, and every change you make goes to support our staff to be able to thrive in their roles. If you want to make this difference, then this role is for you!
Main duties of the job
As an HR practitioner, if your aim is to come work and add real value, create, and encourage change in what you do day- to-day, working in a supportive fast paced environment and with a great team around you, the gains will be highly rewarding. The variety this new role offers includes a mix of hands-on operational HR daily tasks, providing HR generalised advice and guidance on the whole employee lifecycle, including, employee relations, recruitment processes, absence management whilst keeping the day-to-day plates spinning.
We want people to know that the Hospice is not a sad place, and our Hospice does not necessarily mean the end, it can mean healing and support and it can mean laughter, joy, making the most out of the time people have left. Having a role whereby you play a key part in supporting our staff to do this, so they can provide the best possible care to our patients and their families, really puts this role in the centre of absolutely being a People Services Manager.
About us
Contrary to the belief that Hospices are sad, depressing, and upsetting places to work, this is certainly not the case here at St Andrews Hospice. We offer a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment where our workforce is at the heart of everything we do, in striving to make each day enjoyable for everyone.
As the line Manager for this role, its the best job in the world. I get to make a real difference, alongside supporting and guiding a workforce who work incredibly hard, who are superheroes every day, with an incredible senior team around me who put our workforce front and centre. If you want to be part of this, then I would love to hear from you.
In return we offer you
- Competitive salary.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Excellent annual leave.
- Occupational Schemes.
- Life Insurance x 3 salary.
- Paid Professional Registrations
- Access to excellent staff benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent CPD.
- Flexible working.
- Tolls paid for staff who live over the Humber Bridge.
- Lease Car Scheme (NHS Fleet).
- Long Service Reward Scheme.
We would very much welcome applicants to look around our amazing facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read the full job description and to apply for this vacancy please visit www.standrewshospice.com
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read the full job description and to apply for this vacancy please visit www.standrewshospice.com
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional organisational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills accuracy and attention to detail is imperative.
- Focuses on delivery with excellent time management skills.
- Uses own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Able to deal confidently with managers and staff at all levels.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including word and excel.
- Ability to deal with difficult and confrontational situations through the use of influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and data and convey to a nonexpert audience to gain understanding and engagement.
- Ability to liaise professionally and effectively with external agencies.
- The ability to quickly learn the Hospices management systems.
- Proactive team players with strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Able to work on strategic projects and respond to operational issues.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in HR in a generalist role
- Experience of corresponding and communicating with employees
- Experience of working effectively in a team.
- Experienced in developing and supporting line managers through change.
- Experience in using job evaluation systems.
Desirable
- Substantial experience generalist HR experience in the charity/care sector
- Hospice experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language
- CIPD Chartered member qualified to Level 5
- Proven Senior HR Officer role or equivalent experience in a generalist role
- Proven Leadership capabilities
- In-depth up to date Employment Law knowledge
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Project management training
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional organisational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills accuracy and attention to detail is imperative.
- Focuses on delivery with excellent time management skills.
- Uses own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Able to deal confidently with managers and staff at all levels.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including word and excel.
- Ability to deal with difficult and confrontational situations through the use of influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and data and convey to a nonexpert audience to gain understanding and engagement.
- Ability to liaise professionally and effectively with external agencies.
- The ability to quickly learn the Hospices management systems.
- Proactive team players with strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Able to work on strategic projects and respond to operational issues.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in HR in a generalist role
- Experience of corresponding and communicating with employees
- Experience of working effectively in a team.
- Experienced in developing and supporting line managers through change.
- Experience in using job evaluation systems.
Desirable
- Substantial experience generalist HR experience in the charity/care sector
- Hospice experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language
- CIPD Chartered member qualified to Level 5
- Proven Senior HR Officer role or equivalent experience in a generalist role
- Proven Leadership capabilities
- In-depth up to date Employment Law knowledge
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Project management training
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
