HR Manager

East Cheshire NHS Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join our HR team supporting one of the Trusts Clinical Directorates.

The successful candidate will support managers to deliver people plan objectives in their areas through regular meetings to include interpretation of HR performance metrics, Policy and information systems. The post holder will also undertake employee relations cases, be responsible for their own portfolio of project work and review policies and undertake audits.

The HR Workforce team has a one-team approach, working together to ensure that the trusts directorates are provided with an efficient and responsive service. The team works flexibly and also adopts a hybrid working approach to ensure our colleagues have a good work-life balance.

We are looking to recruit a pro-active, forward thinking individual who is interested in driving change and service improvement. You will be able to manage your own time and workload effectively as well as foster good relationships with key stakeholders.

The successful candidate must meet the essential criteria:

CIPD qualification level 5 or evidence of working towards (or equivalent experience)
Evidence of continuous learning and development
Previous HR experience, including employee relations, resourcing, performance management and diversity
Track record in providing credible, high quality advice and services to managers in a multi-disciplinary environment

This post is Permanent

Hours per Week: 30

Main duties of the job

Work as an integral member of the directorate HR team, providing professional, customer focused advice and support to managers and staff across the directorate in the management of workforce issues, including employee relations, engagement and workforce development, health and wellbeing and ED&I. The post holder will use workforce metrics extensively to identify areas of improvement and are expect to dynamically support the Directorates in achieving targets and workforce ambitions.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further duties of this role.

About us

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care. Join our team and support our vision of delivering the right care first time, every time.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please be aware that this vacancy can close at short notice if the number of applicants exceeds a limit.

Date posted

13 September 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

209-A-21-3458993

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

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.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

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.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

CIPD Level 5 (Working towards or completed)

Skills

Essential

Ability to quickly build relationships and foster effective communication both internally and externally
Ability to prioritise issues, highlight risk and mitigation
Presentation skills
Able to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding sensitive issues at all levels
Ability to interpret, analyse and present high level management information
Able to manage time and work load pressure
Ability to learn and research to maintain HR credibility and practice
Can demonstrate ability to keep stakeholders informed and involved.
Ability to tailor advice and inputs to an individual and/or given situation
Demonstrable leadership skills

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

CIPD Level 5 (Working towards or completed)

Skills

Essential

Ability to quickly build relationships and foster effective communication both internally and externally
Ability to prioritise issues, highlight risk and mitigation
Presentation skills
Able to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding sensitive issues at all levels
Ability to interpret, analyse and present high level management information
Able to manage time and work load pressure
Ability to learn and research to maintain HR credibility and practice
Can demonstrate ability to keep stakeholders informed and involved.
Ability to tailor advice and inputs to an individual and/or given situation
Demonstrable leadership skills

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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