Human Resources Advisor
West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
West Midlands Ambulance Service positively welcomes diversity and aims to be a truly inclusive place to work. We are looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
If you wish to discuss and adjustments that you may need for the role of the assessment process prior to your application, then please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team
The Trust is proud to support our Armed Forces community and have signed up to the Step Into Health initiative. We welcome applications from Armed Forces Veterans and Service leavers.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the HR Team at West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust as a HR Advisor on a fixed term or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months with an anticipated commencement date of early August 2024.
**INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON Thursday 9th May 2024**
Please note, applicants must be able to meet the travel needs for this post as regional & national travel is required.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the HR team, you will provide support and assistance tomanagers seeking guidance on the management of employee relations cases.Additional to this, the post holder will have the opportunity to be involved in otheraspects such as supporting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, participating inrecruitment and supporting employee health and wellbeing objectives
This is a varied and dynamic role that will suit someone wishing to undertake a generalist role in a well established and motivated team
We positively support the opportunity to work flexibly with a hybrid approach of homeworking and office based. We are happy to be flexible with working hours andworking pattern within the working week of Monday-Friday
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing guidance and support toboth employees and management in matters pertaining to HR policies, practices andprocedures
This position involves a dynamic blend of strategic thinking and problem solving asthe potholder will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure a positive andproductive work environment
The successful candidate will have the ability to demonstrate good communication,excellent written and administrative skills and have the ability to build effectiveworking relationships with the team and managers
The postholder will serve as a trusted member of staff, utilising their knowledge ofemployment law and best practice to contribute to the organisations overall success
About us
If this position involves a regulated activity it will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults or both
Where a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the post, all applicants are required to cover the cost of the check. The cost of £42.50 for an enhanced check is payable to our online provider at the time that the DBS application is submitted. Upon receipt of your DBS you will then be required to sign up to the DBS online update service.
We do endeavour to respond to all candidates on an individual basis. Therefore we do ask for your co-operation and patience whilst the short listing process takes place. After the closing date please ensure you check your emails (including junk mail) regularly as contact is usually made via this method.
We are proud to offer flexible working options to support our colleagues to have a greater choice in when, where and how they work. During your interview we will explore this with you and discuss your individual needs and how this could be facilitated for this role to benefit patient experience, service delivery and the work-life balance of colleagues.
Date posted
17 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9217-021-24-25
Job locations
Ambulance Headquarters
Waterfront Business Park
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 1LX
Employer details
Employer name
West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ambulance Headquarters
Waterfront Business Park
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 1LX
Employer's website
https://wmas.nhs.uk/careers-staff-room/ (Opens in a new tab)