Job summary
We are looking for an Apprentice HR Adviser to join our CIPD award winning team. You will work within the Policy and Reward team and will also have the opportunity to work across the wider HR team including with our HR Business Partners.
No two days will be the same and we are looking for someone who is adaptable and can manage their time efficiently. You will have the opportunity to get involved in a range of HR projects which will benefit both managers and our staff across the Trust.
Our Policy and Reward team lead on HR policy for the Trust and are responsible for projects which cover pay, job evaluation, reward, staff benefits and staff experience.
This is a two year fixed term role aligned to completion of the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management apprenticeship. If you already have your Level 5 we're happy to discuss a Level 7 qualification if feasible. Once you've completed your apprenticeship we're confident there will be opportunities for you in our large team.
Main duties of the job
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
- You will co-ordinate the Job Evaluation process ensuring appropriate job role documentation and the scheduling of job matching panels.
- You will also provide advice and guidance to managers in relation to job and role design including job descriptions, person specifications and the job evaluation process.
- You will support the Policy and Reward team and wider HR teams in the provision of HR advice to managers and staff.
- You will also support the Policy and Reward team with workforce information requirements and you will undertake the review, analysis and presentation of a variety of workforce data.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR - You may have already completed your CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice or have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in an HR support role.
- You should already have generalist HR experience preferably gained in a complex, unionised organisation.
- Were looking for someone who is willing to undertake NHS Agenda for Change job matching training if not currently certified.
- The team operates a hybrid working arrangement splitting time between working from home and hot desking in a shared office.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
- You will co-ordinate the Job Evaluation process ensuring appropriate job role documentation and the scheduling of job matching panels.
- You will also provide advice and guidance to managers in relation to job and role design including job descriptions, person specifications and the job evaluation process.
- You will support the Policy and Reward team and wider HR teams in the provision of HR advice to managers and staff.
- You will also support the Policy and Reward team with workforce information requirements and you will undertake the review, analysis and presentation of a variety of workforce data.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR - You may have already completed your CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice or have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in an HR support role.
- You should already have generalist HR experience preferably gained in a complex, unionised organisation.
- Were looking for someone who is willing to undertake NHS Agenda for Change job matching training if not currently certified.
- The team operates a hybrid working arrangement splitting time between working from home and hot desking in a shared office.
Person Specification
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Admin and clerical skills
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Diplomacy
- Emotional intelligence
- Influencing
- Microsoft Office skills
- Multitasking
- People management
- Time management
- Keyboard skills
- Data analysis
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Ability and willingness to successfully undertake CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management apprenticeship
- CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in an HR support role
- Foundation membership of the CIPD
- To be educated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard, with a pass in English and Maths
- Willingness to undertake NHS Agenda for Change job matching training if not currently certified
- Relevant generalist HR experience at operational level in a complex, unionised organisation
- Experience in delivering training sessions
- Understanding of current employment law and its application
Desirable
- Associate membership of the CIPD
- Competent in the use of ESR and Healthroster Administration functions
- Knowledge of the National HR Agenda for the NHS
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Admin and clerical skills
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Diplomacy
- Emotional intelligence
- Influencing
- Microsoft Office skills
- Multitasking
- People management
- Time management
- Keyboard skills
- Data analysis
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Ability and willingness to successfully undertake CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management apprenticeship
- CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in an HR support role
- Foundation membership of the CIPD
- To be educated to GCSE (or equivalent) standard, with a pass in English and Maths
- Willingness to undertake NHS Agenda for Change job matching training if not currently certified
- Relevant generalist HR experience at operational level in a complex, unionised organisation
- Experience in delivering training sessions
- Understanding of current employment law and its application
Desirable
- Associate membership of the CIPD
- Competent in the use of ESR and Healthroster Administration functions
- Knowledge of the National HR Agenda for the NHS
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
