HR Advisor

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the HR team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust on a permanent basis. You will provide a high quality and efficient HR advisory service to our line managers and staff on the full range of people related issues.

Working as part of a team of HR Business Managers and HR Advisors, you will be involved in a variety of employee relations matters including; advising on attendance management issues, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, organisational change and job evaluation. You will also have the opportunity to support OD initiatives whilst undertaking this role.

Candidates should be CIPD graduate level or equivalent qualifications or experience, or at minimum be working towards their final year of the CIPD qualification, level 5.

The successful candidate will have substantial 'hands on' experience using initiative when supporting management with effective handling of employee relations issues and applying good employment practice within a unionised environment.

Whilst previous NHS experience is not essential it is desirable for candidates to show an understanding of the NHS terms and conditions including NHS job evaluation.

The HR Team are based at the hospital site, however, we also support remote / agile working when not required to attend face to face meetings.If you meet the requirements outlined above we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE

The successful candidate will undertake a key role in the provision of a high quality, professional proactive and efficient HR advisory service to the Trust, through consistent application of the Trusts policies and procedures, underpinned by current employment legislation.

Reporting to a HR Business Manager, you will be aligned to a Division within the organisation but will also be expected to be team focused and work across all areas of the Trust on general HR matters as required.

You will support the HR Business Manager in driving forward the Trust's agreed workforce agenda whilst having responsibility for supporting on specific corporate Workforce objectives.

You will support managers on the interpretation and implementation of Trust policies and procedures ensuring compliance with employment legislation, providing information/statistics to assist managers in monitoring and managing performance against service delivery.

About us

Working within an effective HR Team with opportunity for progression from HR Assistant; HR Advisors; Senior HR Advisors and HRBMs.

The post holder will be aligned to a Division within the organisation but will also be expected to be team focused and work across all areas of the Trust on general HR matters as required.

Date posted

10 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-263CD-23-B

Job locations

Bolton NHS Foundaton Trust

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To contribute to the implementation of the Trusts agreed Workforce agenda within area of responsibility, working flexibly to accommodate local issues and balancing short term need with the longer term aim.

Facilitate the provision of workforce information to enable designated area of responsibility to develop workforce capacity plans and local delivery plans.

To produce regular reports on workforce information for consideration of the Divisional Boards across the Trust.

Provide an accurate and timely response to Human Resource issues/problems arising, supporting on all HR issues to managers and clinicians referring complex or highly sensitive matters to the Senior HR Advisor as appropriate.

Support managers and clinicians in the development of recruitment, retention and resource plans.

Work in partnership with the Employee Service Centre and line managers and clinicians to plan and manage recruitment activity campaigns.

Assist the Senior HR Advisors and HR Business Managers in the design, development and delivery of specialist recruitment, e.g. Assessment centres. As required, work with Divisional Managers to develop appropriate assessment processes to test the competencies and values required in the role.

Work in partnership with the wider Workforce Team, to optimise opportunities for working collaboratively towards the provision of an integrated Workforce Directorate.

Undertake job evaluation activities in a timely manner to ensure that pay and grading reflects nationally and locally agreed terms and conditions guidelines. Providing advice to managers on the relevant evaluation tools in line with the job evaluation policy.

Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of identified Trust policies and procedures, undertaking research and development as requested to ensure that changes in Trust policy are reflective of current legislative requirements.

To identify opportunities for advancement in HR practice and to utilise developments in HR thinking in the best interest of the service.

To work with the HR Team to ensure the provision of first line management skills to facilitate the ongoing development of HR capability across the Trust for Heads of Department and Line Managers.

To support the positive employee relations climate through the promotion of effective partnership working with staff side colleagues, ensuring effective mechanisms for staff representation, communication and consultation, developing an environment of trust, co-operation and involvement.

To provide professional advice, coaching and support to managers in all areas of employment relations such as grievance, disciplinary, capability and attendance management procedures, aiming to resolve issues quickly effectively and fairly. Escalating complex issues to the Senior HR Advisor as appropriate.

To support managers in investigating employee relations cases upon instruction from the Senior HR Advisor. In addition, supporting the manager in developing the investigation report in line with Trust guidance and presenting the findings at hearing as appropriate.

To link with Divisional colleagues to organise relevant hearings in line with Trust policy.

To support the HR Business Manager and information Governance Lead in responding to freedom of information requests within set timescales.

To work with the HR Business Manager to support Organisational Change processes which will include providing advice and support to managers and staff side colleagues and ensuring the redeployment process is followed to ensure displaced staff are provided with a full and fair opportunity to secure suitable alternative employment.

To support divisional managers in monitoring staff absence, working with the HR Officer to highlight trends in data through robust audit and addressing this with appropriate actions.

To support the Trust in meeting the requirements of Clinical and Corporate Governance by supporting, as appropriate, effective performance management processes.

To support the development of robust workforce plans for all staff, ensuring effective staff utilisation to meet the demands of the service with regards to role re-design and service modernisation.

To contribute to the continuous improvement activity and new ways of working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Workforce Directorate.

Seek customer service feedback and make recommendations to the Senior HR Advisor.

May be required to deputise for the Senior HR Advisor during periods of absence and leave.

Work in partnership with managers and clinicians to ensure the accurate and timely completion of HR documentation relating to recruitment requests, starters, leavers, changes etc.

Support managers and clinicians in the analysis of workforce information highlighting trends to the appropriate Divisional HR Business Manager and work with the team to develop action plans to address areas requiring improvement.

Support the development and delivery of the corporate induction and management development programmes relating the HR Policies and Procedures.