Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
Are you ready for the next step in your HR career? Are you passionate about creating an exceptional experience for our dedicated NHS colleagues? If so, we want you to be a part of our collaborative, innovative HR Advisory Team! Together, we'll drive forward the next exciting chapter in making East Cheshire NHS Trust the best place to work.
As Senior HR Manager, you'll use your excellent communication and influencing skills to build strong, proactive partnerships with our clinical and operational managers. You'll support them in creating cost-effective, data-driven people plans that not only enhance employee engagement but also contribute to positive patient outcomes. Your role will be pivotal in fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Come and be part of something special. Apply today and help us make East Cheshire NHS Trust the best place to work for our incredible colleagues.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
To work as an integral part of a directorate team with particular reference to developing effective people practices, supporting organisational development and addressing employment issues.
To coach, mentor and challenge managers as appropriate, in the application of HR policies and best practice which engages employees, addresses people and employee relations issues and builds people capabilities effectively.
With your expertise in employee relations case management and solid understanding of employment law, you'll oversee the smooth management of casework, ensuring it's handled efficiently and within timescales.
If you're excited about using data to drive engagement, building lasting partnerships, and making a tangible difference in a supportive, people-focused environment, we would love to hear from you!
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
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 Careers : East Cheshire NHS Trust 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 read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
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 Careers : East Cheshire NHS Trust 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- CIPD Qualification level 7 (advanced diploma) or relevant degree in specialist area or equivalent experience
- Experience of complex employee relations, employee resourcing, change management, performance management and diversity.
- oTrack record in providing credible, expert advice and services to managers in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- oExperience of supporting team development, including the use of OD tools and techniques.
- oExperience of working in a unionised environment and can demonstrate ability to work in partnership with staff side colleagues
- oExcellent, demonstrable knowledge of current employment legislation, case law, good HR practice
Desirable
- oCIPD membership
- oNHS Terms and Conditions of Employment oKnowledge of leadership and management development tools and techniques
- oFacilitation and training skills
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- CIPD Qualification level 7 (advanced diploma) or relevant degree in specialist area or equivalent experience
- Experience of complex employee relations, employee resourcing, change management, performance management and diversity.
- oTrack record in providing credible, expert advice and services to managers in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- oExperience of supporting team development, including the use of OD tools and techniques.
- oExperience of working in a unionised environment and can demonstrate ability to work in partnership with staff side colleagues
- oExcellent, demonstrable knowledge of current employment legislation, case law, good HR practice
Desirable
- oCIPD membership
- oNHS Terms and Conditions of Employment oKnowledge of leadership and management development tools and techniques
- oFacilitation and training skills
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information
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
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).
