Job summary
We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced HR adviser to join our Employee Relations Team. This role is part of a wider People and OD Team and will be providing HR advice and support to our corporate directorates. This is an ideal opportunity for someone keen to develop their experience and career in human resources in the NHS. We offer career development and the opportunity of exposure to a variety of human resource skills and experience.
You will be supported by our experienced Business Partnering and Employee Relations Team and be part of a wider high performing People and Organisational Development Team at an outstanding Mental Health and Learning Disability NHS University Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, compassionate, and inclusive HR people person who enjoys supporting managers and staff. If human resources is your passion we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To support the Head of Human Resources Business Partnering in the provision of an operational human resource management service within corporate services. The post holder will be the first point of contact for case work and operational issues which will include HR support for change management/service configuration, employee relations, interpretation of employment legislation, and development of employment policy.All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
With a workforce of c. 3,000 and an annual income of c. £200m, the Trust is organised across three Strategic Business Units and provides integrated health and social care services through a large network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Hertfordshire, Norfolk, North Essex and Buckinghamshire. As a university trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide first line advice to managers and staff on the interpretation andapplication of both national and local terms and conditions of employment,current legislation and codes of practice, ensuring that good employmentpractices are maintained and legal obligations upheld. Support managers and staff across the Trust by providing specific HR advice and guidance on sensitive health, grievance, disciplinary, harassment or poor performance cases. Actively promote and use the workforce information system to support the operational requirements within the Trust. Take part in the rota to evaluate the banding of new posts using Agenda for Change guidelines. Undertake the monitoring of sickness absence and to work with the Head of Human Resources Business Partnering in relation to problems areas andspecific cases, advising on appropriate remedies e.g. redeployment, phasedreturn to work, ill health retirement applications. Provide support in specific project areas. Support in investigatory and change management processes as required. Support managers in formal meetings with members of staff Assist in the delivery of in-house training to support the education anddevelopment of Trust staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide first line advice to managers and staff on the interpretation andapplication of both national and local terms and conditions of employment,current legislation and codes of practice, ensuring that good employmentpractices are maintained and legal obligations upheld. Support managers and staff across the Trust by providing specific HR advice and guidance on sensitive health, grievance, disciplinary, harassment or poor performance cases. Actively promote and use the workforce information system to support the operational requirements within the Trust. Take part in the rota to evaluate the banding of new posts using Agenda for Change guidelines. Undertake the monitoring of sickness absence and to work with the Head of Human Resources Business Partnering in relation to problems areas andspecific cases, advising on appropriate remedies e.g. redeployment, phasedreturn to work, ill health retirement applications. Provide support in specific project areas. Support in investigatory and change management processes as required. Support managers in formal meetings with members of staff Assist in the delivery of in-house training to support the education anddevelopment of Trust staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Level 5 CIPD or above, or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- CIPD membership
Experience
Essential
- Significant recent experience in a similar employee relations role
- Significant recent experience in generalist HR issues advising on terms and conditions and application of policies and procedures
- Demonstrable experience of working in HR
- Experience of Working with Trade Unions
Desirable
- A proven track record in HR in the NHS and/or the Public Sector
- Experience in delivering training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Level 5 CIPD or above, or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- CIPD membership
Experience
Essential
- Significant recent experience in a similar employee relations role
- Significant recent experience in generalist HR issues advising on terms and conditions and application of policies and procedures
- Demonstrable experience of working in HR
- Experience of Working with Trade Unions
Desirable
- A proven track record in HR in the NHS and/or the Public Sector
- Experience in delivering training
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
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).
