HR Advisor

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION: HR ADVISOR

RESPONSIBLE TO: HR MANAGER

BASED AT: ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE

JOB SUMMARY

The role will provide an effective, solution focussed HR service, working in partnership with key stakeholders and colleagues to deliver HR plans and solutions in line with the needs and priorities of the hospice and St Elizabeth Care Agency. Act as a point of contact within designated directorates and be responsible for the provision of advice, coaching and support to managers on all aspects of HR.

We are committed to the safeguarding of adults and young people and expect all of our staff and volunteers to demonstrate their commitment to keeping adults and young people safe through maintaining awareness of our policy and acting in accordance with it to report any disclosure made to them and report any concerns.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Partnership

Build and maintain strong relationships with management teams to identify HR needs and deliver solutions to meet strategic priorities.

Make the most of opportunities to offer perspective and encourage best practice.

Lead and support cross functional people and HR projects, such as implementing new initiatives, improving processes, and analysing data.

Champion the hospice culture and values, partnering with the relevant management teams to help drive and build this into their business areas.

HR Advice and Support:

Provide expert advice and support to managers on HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, and recruitment.

Provide accurate information, advice and expertise to managers and staff on HR matters at all stages of the employee lifecycle, enabling them to make informed, confident, risk-aware and appropriate people decisions.

Utilise people data and analytics to measure trends and patters to support benchmarking and influence the effectiveness of people policies and plans to drive continuous improvements and increase performance.

Employee Experience:

Contribute to creating a positive employee experience through engagement, development, and retention strategies.

Support the implementation of people plans by pro-actively working with others to develop a culture of responsibility and accountability and embed a performance culture

Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that all HR operational systems and processes are fit for purpose.

Contribute to the delivery of a learning & development operating model including the design and delivery of training sessions and other resources which enable line managers to upskill and grow in confidence.

Actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion within the HR business partnering model.

Compliance:

Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Ensure that all internal and external reporting requirements are satisfied through the provision of management information.

Where you are a member of a professional body you are required to conform to the professional standards set by that body, ensure your registration is current and practice continuous professional development.

Because of the special nature of the hospice and its work the post holder may on occasion be asked to undertake other duties to help maintain our high standard of care;

We expect all of our people and volunteers to uphold the hospice values at all times.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of employment law
• IT skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to handle employee relations issues
• Ability to write and present reports
• Knowledge of current HR issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions

Qualifications

Essential

• Full membership of the CIPD (or working towards it) or relevant professional qualification and experience

Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Methodical and detail-oriented
• Takes ownership and escalates issues
• Prioritizes tasks and organizes time effectively
• Resilient
• Team player

Desirable

• Understands the value drivers of hospices and care agencies
• Willingness to be flexible

Experience

Essential

• HR operations experience
• Advising managers and staff on HR issues
• Using HR systems
• Coaching and empowering managers
• Developing and delivering training

Desirable

• Working in a large, complex organization
• Working in a charitable or healthcare environment
• Delivering transformational change programs