Job summary
This is an excellent time to join ELFT's award-winningand fast paced People Relations team within the People & Culture Department. The People Relations Team supports and provides specialist advice to all categories of staff and managers in all aspects of employee relations case work.
Key areas of activity include to be a point of contact for Managers and employees, providing sound advice and assistance on people issues. Working in partnership with managers providing advice, education, and coaching on all aspects of employee relations issues in accordance with policies, procedures, and best practice, escalating issues where appropriate. Post holder will also be responsible for delivering training to up-skill managers.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have Level 5 CIPD or a post graduate diploma in Human resource management and have relevant experience of recent generalist HR experience in a large complex organisation.
This is a great opportunity for someone with solid HR administration skills who is experienced at providing first line HR support to managers on a wide range of employment issues. Applications are welcome from individuals who are highly motivated and can demonstrate a desire to deliver excellence both as an individual and within the team.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.
Although remote working is available, the post holder is also expected to work in the office at least twice a week.
For an informal discussion about the role contact Wendy Johnson, Head of People Relations on Wendy.Johnson22@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.
Although remote working is available, the post holder is also expected to work in the office at least twice a week.
For an informal discussion about the role contact Wendy Johnson, Head of People Relations on Wendy.Johnson22@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continued learning/development
Desirable
- CIPD qualified - At least Level 5 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing advice and support to managers and staff on the full range of people issues including People Relations
- Experience of advising Hearing Chair during Disciplinary/Capability/Attendance hearings up-to and including decisions to dismiss.
Desirable
- Experience of using ER Tracker or any other Employee Relations database
- Experience of using MHPS Procedures for medical staff
- Experience of running training sessions
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Understanding and experience of job evaluation processes
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Written communication - writes clearly and concisely, matches style to needs of recipient
- Building relationships - develops and maintains productive relationships with colleagues and a range of stakeholders
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continued learning/development
Desirable
- CIPD qualified - At least Level 5 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing advice and support to managers and staff on the full range of people issues including People Relations
- Experience of advising Hearing Chair during Disciplinary/Capability/Attendance hearings up-to and including decisions to dismiss.
Desirable
- Experience of using ER Tracker or any other Employee Relations database
- Experience of using MHPS Procedures for medical staff
- Experience of running training sessions
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Understanding and experience of job evaluation processes
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Written communication - writes clearly and concisely, matches style to needs of recipient
- Building relationships - develops and maintains productive relationships with colleagues and a range of stakeholders
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).
