People Relations Manager

Job summary

Job Summary To manage the relationships between staff, employees and volunteers, ensuring a positive and harmonious working environment Lead the Payroll, HR and Administration team Lead the Volunteering function and support the development of a volunteer strategy Support the leadership team in the development and implementation of a peoples strategy Oversee the Hospice Payroll and HR Administration function, supporting with payroll when the Hospice Payroll and HR Administrator is on leave

Main duties of the job

Peoples Relations Support the development and implementation of employee relations strategies and programmes, that foster positive relationships and a productive work environment Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, staying updated with changes and advising and supporting management on employment relations matters Work collaboratively with St Marys HR Provider, ensuring the leadership receive regular updates on HR matters Ensure effective on boarding of new employees, volunteers and students on placement, supporting the operational managers in implementation Support the organisation of HR training and development for managers Monitor employee and volunteer morale and engagement levels, proposing initiatives to improve satisfaction and ways of working where appropriate Work with the People Committee, supporting the development of health and wellbeing champions and annual health and wellbeing calendar Lead the volunteer recruitment officer and coordinate volunteer management throughout the organisation Maintain accurate and confidential employee and volunteer documentation and records Develop, streamline and maintain all relevant documentation to challenge the status quo and promote continuous improvement e.g. implementation of digital staff records and full use of the Ciphr HR system Support managers with performance related matters relating to employees and volunteers e.g. note taking at any performance related meetings Produce Peoples report for sharing with the leadership team, to help in highlighting areas of good practice and opportunities for improvement Conduct exit interviews and make recommendations for proactive solutions

About us

St Marys Hospice provides care and comfort for patients living with any life shortening illness or long-term condition and their family. We support people from the moment of diagnosis and their families for longer.