Job summary
Are you an experienced people professional who is highly organised, motivated, enthusiastic and has experience of working within a People Management position? If so, this could be the role for you.
We are looking for a people professional with excellent influencing and communication skills to join our small and friendly team on a fixed term contract until the end of May 2024. Secondments are also welcome.
In this vital role, you will work alongside the management teams on a day to day basis providing highly specialised people advice to all groups of staff across a range of issues to include performance and absence management, employee relations, change management, grievance and disciplinary matters.
You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, professional and efficient people service to the organisation, focusing on giving specialist advice and guidance in relation to complex employee relations cases, you will manage relationships with external providers, lead on the development and review of policies and ensure all people services are working in line with the required KPIs and best practice.
This is a full-time hybrid role (37.5 hours per week) with a combination of working from home and in the office at least one day a week.
Please apply by copying your CV and providing a supporting statement on how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description.
Main duties of the job
You will support the Deputy Head of People on the delivery of workforce plans, Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion, people management training and supporting on various projects and initiatives, to enable the organisation to deliver its People Plan and strategic business objectives.
Ideally you will also have knowledge and experience of analysing and reporting on workforce data to support the organisation internally and externally with data submissions.
The successful candidate will need to:
- Be CIPD qualified to Post Graduate Diploma Level or equivalent
- Have extensive experience of working within a senior people position within the NHS
- Have experience of managing staff within a people function
- Have significant experience of providing advice and guidance to managers/staff on general people and/or employee relations issues of a highly complex / sensitive nature.
- Experience of producing reports, managing organisational change and drafting policies and procedures
- Have an excellent understanding and working knowledge of employment law
- Ability to advise, support and coach managers
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills
- Have the ability to build effective working relationships with managers and staff at all levels
- Be at ease working in a busy and demanding environment and also working remotely
If you would like to have an informal discussion or find out more about the role please contact Angelique Humphris, Head of People on 07964439432
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that is committed to providing first rate care and services to its local community?
First Community is a CQC rated Good staff owned social enterprise, which delivers NHS community services to residents across east Surrey and in parts of West Sussex.
First Community is a great place to work, everyone here has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and employee benefits including a car salary sacrifice scheme.
First Community values diversity and inclusion and is committed to the recruitment and retention of under-represented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a
high-quality people related service to the organisation ensuring it is
compliant with local and national directives and employment legislation.
The post holder
will be a recognised subject matter expert in the people profession and will
work alongside the management teams on a day-to-day basis providing highly
specialised HR advice to all groups of staff.
This will include
managing complex employee relation cases, reviewing and developing policies and
procedures, overseeing job matching processes, taking responsibility for
specific project areas, advising and managing organisational change, delivery
of bespoke training programmes, to collate and present various workforce
reports and deputise for the Deputy Head of People as required. You will also be responsible for the line
management of the People Advisor.
Please see job description and person specification document attached for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a
high-quality people related service to the organisation ensuring it is
compliant with local and national directives and employment legislation.
The post holder
will be a recognised subject matter expert in the people profession and will
work alongside the management teams on a day-to-day basis providing highly
specialised HR advice to all groups of staff.
This will include
managing complex employee relation cases, reviewing and developing policies and
procedures, overseeing job matching processes, taking responsibility for
specific project areas, advising and managing organisational change, delivery
of bespoke training programmes, to collate and present various workforce
reports and deputise for the Deputy Head of People as required. You will also be responsible for the line
management of the People Advisor.
Please see job description and person specification document attached for full details.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of recent changes in employment law
- Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions
- Excellent working knowledge of excel, word and PowerPoint
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS and a clear understanding and working knowledge of Agenda for Change.
- Significant knowledge and experience working in an employee relations / recruitment environment.
- Experience of managing staff demonstrate a detailed understanding of line management requirements.
- Significant experience of providing advice and guidance to managers/staff on general HR and/or employee relations issues of a highly complex / sensitive nature.
- Advising managers on Terms and Conditions of Service.
- Experience of handling complex employee relations cases up to preparation for tribunals
- Experience of drafting user-friendly policy and procedure guides for managers and staff covering issues such as recruitment, performance management, absence management, etc
- Experience of producing monitoring reports for the Executive Team.
- Experience of managing complex staff restructurings and other similar organisational change projects
Desirable
- Excellent Excel knowledge and experience (Pivot tables, Vlookup formulas, multi-axis graphs)
- Experience of undertaking analysis of data to support business decision making using large data sets
- Knowledge of People industry reporting standards & metrics
- Running workforce reports using ESR BI Tool
Skills
Essential
- Ability to coach, advise and support senior managers up to and including Chief Executive level
- Excellent presentation skills and experience of delivering presentations to staff
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal day to day supervision
- Excellent keyboard skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible and able to work across a number of sites within the East Surrey area
- Able to deal with conflicting priorities
- Comfortable with hybrid working and remote management of staff as needed
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- CIPD qualified or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development in the area
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of recent changes in employment law
- Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions
- Excellent working knowledge of excel, word and PowerPoint
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS and a clear understanding and working knowledge of Agenda for Change.
- Significant knowledge and experience working in an employee relations / recruitment environment.
- Experience of managing staff demonstrate a detailed understanding of line management requirements.
- Significant experience of providing advice and guidance to managers/staff on general HR and/or employee relations issues of a highly complex / sensitive nature.
- Advising managers on Terms and Conditions of Service.
- Experience of handling complex employee relations cases up to preparation for tribunals
- Experience of drafting user-friendly policy and procedure guides for managers and staff covering issues such as recruitment, performance management, absence management, etc
- Experience of producing monitoring reports for the Executive Team.
- Experience of managing complex staff restructurings and other similar organisational change projects
Desirable
- Excellent Excel knowledge and experience (Pivot tables, Vlookup formulas, multi-axis graphs)
- Experience of undertaking analysis of data to support business decision making using large data sets
- Knowledge of People industry reporting standards & metrics
- Running workforce reports using ESR BI Tool
Skills
Essential
- Ability to coach, advise and support senior managers up to and including Chief Executive level
- Excellent presentation skills and experience of delivering presentations to staff
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal day to day supervision
- Excellent keyboard skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible and able to work across a number of sites within the East Surrey area
- Able to deal with conflicting priorities
- Comfortable with hybrid working and remote management of staff as needed
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- CIPD qualified or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development in the area
