Job summary
A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a Senior HR Adviser to join our Operational Human Resources team at Watford General Hospital.
We're looking for a Senior HR Adviser to support our leaders within our Hospital supporting managers. You'll also provide support to one of our HR Business Partners to address workforce issues such as recruitment, retention and absence and work with services to develop and implement initiatives to deliver high quality services.
Main duties of the job
You will need to demonstrate experience of working in an HR generalist role, advising managers on a wide range of employee relations issues, and have experience of working in partnership with trade union organisations. You'll have the confidence and skill to be able to take a coaching approach with the managers you support.
Excellent communication skills are a must and you'll have great people skills and the ability to build excellent working relationships with managers and colleagues in your team. Good organisation and prioritisation skills are also essential for this demanding yet rewarding role.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You'll be accountable for your own portfolio to ensure that cases are dealt with in a timely way. You'll get involved in strategic priorities relating to the services you are supporting with the HR Business Partner.
We offer flexibility on how the hours will be worked including a blend on onsite presence and working from home. Part time hours will also be considered. We are also keen to support our team with their CIPD qualifications and support ongoing development for aspiring Business Partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You'll be accountable for your own portfolio to ensure that cases are dealt with in a timely way. You'll get involved in strategic priorities relating to the services you are supporting with the HR Business Partner.
We offer flexibility on how the hours will be worked including a blend on onsite presence and working from home. Part time hours will also be considered. We are also keen to support our team with their CIPD qualifications and support ongoing development for aspiring Business Partners.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in an HR adviser role
- CIPD qualified level 5.
- Working towards Postgraduate Qualification in Human Resources (CIPD Level 7) or willing to undertake
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge of employee relations and employment law.
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment practices / law Knowledge and use of HR case management systems Some NHS knowledge (AFC terms and conditions).
- Knowledge of change management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of dealing with a range of complex ER issues including grievances and B&H
- Experience of advising on local policies.
- Some experience of complex disciplinary issues Experience of dealing with complex absence and ill health issues.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in an HR adviser role
- CIPD qualified level 5.
- Working towards Postgraduate Qualification in Human Resources (CIPD Level 7) or willing to undertake
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge of employee relations and employment law.
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment practices / law Knowledge and use of HR case management systems Some NHS knowledge (AFC terms and conditions).
- Knowledge of change management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of dealing with a range of complex ER issues including grievances and B&H
- Experience of advising on local policies.
- Some experience of complex disciplinary issues Experience of dealing with complex absence and ill health issues.
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).
