Job summary
The HR Business Manager is a key member of the Human Resources team and the wider People Directorate, leading on the provision of a high quality, responsive and comprehensive human resources Service. Providing support and advice to identified business areas (clinical divisions and corporate functions) to support the implementation of our People Plan and Divisional Group plans.
Working collaboratively with our partner organisations.
Main duties of the job
Act as a HR Business Manager to a defined business area(s) working alongside senior management teams within Divisions to develop a thoroughunderstanding of business plans and people issues to ensure workforce requirements are identified and support planned and delivered in a timelybasis.
To act as a change agent to proactively facilitate and deliver improvements to services.
Develop the management capability of line managers, coaching and equipping them with the knowledge and skills to handle staff managementresponsibilities effectively.
Influence and drive business thinking and develop HR approaches that support operational business objectives organisational design andresource plans.
Promote a positive climate of employment relations within the Trust, to support the implementation of a partnership approach and develop andmaintain good working relationships with representatives of Trade Unions and staff organisations.
Take an active role working within the Divisions to achieve financial targets, including collaborative working with the Finance Department.
To undertake various projects as directed by the Director of People & OD/Deputy Director of People & OD.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
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.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
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.
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
The provision of a comprehensive HR service includes the following areas with each of the HR Business Managers taking the lead role in
specialist areas including:
Staff Benefits
Medical HR
Agenda for Change
Policy development and Review
HR Business Managers will undertake defined projects as required and agreed and will play a key role in improving the performance of the Trust by helping to realise the benefits of workforce management, development and planning.
To promote partnership working with staff side colleagues and the delivery of a proactive and customer centered service, which improves both the service and the patient experience. To work with the senior management teams within the Divisions to develop and establish effective people management practices in collaboration with the wider People & OD Directorate.
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
The provision of a comprehensive HR service includes the following areas with each of the HR Business Managers taking the lead role in
specialist areas including:
Staff Benefits
Medical HR
Agenda for Change
Policy development and Review
HR Business Managers will undertake defined projects as required and agreed and will play a key role in improving the performance of the Trust by helping to realise the benefits of workforce management, development and planning.
To promote partnership working with staff side colleagues and the delivery of a proactive and customer centered service, which improves both the service and the patient experience. To work with the senior management teams within the Divisions to develop and establish effective people management practices in collaboration with the wider People & OD Directorate.
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
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate HR Qualification with CPD to support or equivalent experience
- Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (MCIPD) or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous knowledge of working within an HR BP model
- Good generalist knowledge of working in an NHS environment
- Excellent knowledge of change management, TUPE, performance management, equality & diversity, redundancy
- National, regional and local agenda/priorities for health and social care
- Employment legislation
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior HR or OD role in the NHS, or similar large and dynamic organisation
- Experience of complex employee relations, resourcing, change management, and performance managemen
- Track record of providing credible, expert advice and services to managers in a complex environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate at all levels and with a wide range of audiences.
- Strategic Influencing and persuading others
- Partnership Working
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate HR Qualification with CPD to support or equivalent experience
- Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (MCIPD) or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous knowledge of working within an HR BP model
- Good generalist knowledge of working in an NHS environment
- Excellent knowledge of change management, TUPE, performance management, equality & diversity, redundancy
- National, regional and local agenda/priorities for health and social care
- Employment legislation
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior HR or OD role in the NHS, or similar large and dynamic organisation
- Experience of complex employee relations, resourcing, change management, and performance managemen
- Track record of providing credible, expert advice and services to managers in a complex environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate at all levels and with a wide range of audiences.
- Strategic Influencing and persuading others
- Partnership Working
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
