Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR professional to join our very busy Employee Relations team. You will need substantial experience of operational Human Resources, a passion to make a difference for our NHS workforce, patients and service users, and a drive to deliver. You will be working closely with Trust wide leaders and operational colleagues, to deliver effective people management in line with our values & behaviours,
Main duties of the job
Working in line with the HR Business Partner model, you will be required to act autonomously and with limited supervision to provide professional & expert HR advice and coaching on a range of issues involving increasing levels of complexity, including attendance management, disciplinary, grievance, bullying and harassment, staff performance and organisational change.
In addition, you will support colleagues in the delivery of our wider portfolio - which includes diversity & inclusion, recruitment, workforce planning & transformation, our Just Culture approach and projects that reach right across the health system.
You will also work closely with the HR Business Partners on defined workforce-related projects that support delivery of the NHS People Plan.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support and develop an effective ER advisory service to Divisions across the range of employees relations matters such as discipline, grievance, conduct, capability, job design and evaluation, organisational change and absence management. Ensuring at all times professional, expert and technical guidance and support in line with policies and procedures.
- Effectively manage employee relations case load from initial query through to resolution/outcome. Responsible for providing HR support and technical advice to the investigating officer during investigations and the output of the written report, coordinating panels and hearings, providing tools and support to panel members ensuring sound best practice and risks are contained.
- To support the HR Advisors in proactively advising managers on sickness and absence issues and to assist managers with the process and procedures in accordance with Trust policy including preparation of sickness absence reviews and case management where necessary.
- To assist in change management projects and research as designated by the HR Business Managers including the co-ordination, resolution to ER queries and implementation of change
- Support the implementation of organisational change initiatives, including workforce transformation, restructures and TUPE working closely with partnership groups and in line with Trust policy and best practice
- To undertake various projects as directed by the HR Business Manager, including supporting the Agenda for Change Job Evaluation Process and Health & Wellbeing Agenda
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support and develop an effective ER advisory service to Divisions across the range of employees relations matters such as discipline, grievance, conduct, capability, job design and evaluation, organisational change and absence management. Ensuring at all times professional, expert and technical guidance and support in line with policies and procedures.
- Effectively manage employee relations case load from initial query through to resolution/outcome. Responsible for providing HR support and technical advice to the investigating officer during investigations and the output of the written report, coordinating panels and hearings, providing tools and support to panel members ensuring sound best practice and risks are contained.
- To support the HR Advisors in proactively advising managers on sickness and absence issues and to assist managers with the process and procedures in accordance with Trust policy including preparation of sickness absence reviews and case management where necessary.
- To assist in change management projects and research as designated by the HR Business Managers including the co-ordination, resolution to ER queries and implementation of change
- Support the implementation of organisational change initiatives, including workforce transformation, restructures and TUPE working closely with partnership groups and in line with Trust policy and best practice
- To undertake various projects as directed by the HR Business Manager, including supporting the Agenda for Change Job Evaluation Process and Health & Wellbeing Agenda
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- CIPD post graduate qualification or equivalent experience.
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD or management qualification
Education
Essential
- Knowledge of HR practices with experience of effectively managing a large ER caseload, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance management and staff consultations.
- Up to date knowledge of Employment Law
- NHS Terms & Conditions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering presentations and training programmes
- Experience of working in Acute NHS Trust
Desirable
- Experience of influencing and negotiating in difficult circumstance
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective problem solving with the ability to identify and implement best practice solutions
- Innovative, with the ability to think differently and challenge current behaviours and mind-sets
- Ability to use own initiative to solve problems effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate with staff at all levels
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- CIPD post graduate qualification or equivalent experience.
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD or management qualification
Education
Essential
- Knowledge of HR practices with experience of effectively managing a large ER caseload, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance management and staff consultations.
- Up to date knowledge of Employment Law
- NHS Terms & Conditions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering presentations and training programmes
- Experience of working in Acute NHS Trust
Desirable
- Experience of influencing and negotiating in difficult circumstance
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective problem solving with the ability to identify and implement best practice solutions
- Innovative, with the ability to think differently and challenge current behaviours and mind-sets
- Ability to use own initiative to solve problems effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate with staff at all levels
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).
