Job summary
30 Hours Per Week.
Are
you a People Professional who can
confidently apply your knowledge and understanding of employment law to
real-world situations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
You
will be joining the People Directorate at a key time of change, working within
a team of People Relations Specialists promoting a person centred culture
across the Trust and embedding this approach across all employee relations
activities.
You
will work with a Senior People Relations Advisor and be responsible for a
defined caseload, working with and advising managers on employee relations
matters such as sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance and performance
concerns along with terms and conditions of service and organisational change.
You
will have experience in dealing with employee relations casework in a
multi-faceted environment and have the ability to work both independently;
using your own initiative whilst also recognising the importance of being a
good team player.
You
will need to have a CIPD qualification and membership of the CIPD. In addition,
you will have a proven track record in building and developing relationships
with all levels of staff, whilst also influencing and coaching managers, as
well as working in partnership with Trade unions.
The
role will be based on hybrid working with days at home and office based at
Fieldhead Hospital in Wakefield with the requirement to travel and work at any
site in the South West Yorkshire footprint.
Main duties of the job
You will provide
HR support and advice to managers on all employee relations issues such as;
attendance management, grievances, disciplinary, performance management etc under the guidance of the Senior People
Relations Advisor and Operational People Relations Team Manager. Your approach will be inline with restorative
practice, trauma informed and a just
culture along side Trust policies, best practice and current employment
legislation.
You will be
involved in workforce initiatives to support our key priority of making the
Trust a Great Place to Work and working in partnership with our staff-side
colleagues.
We offer
excellent opportunities to develop your People Relations practice across a
diverse and multi site workforce, no two days are ever the same, we live our
values, theyre really important to us to create a common sense of purpose for
all our staff and unite our services; they guide us to provide the best
possible care for local people. You can
really make a difference in this role.
The successful
applicant will to hold a CIPD qualification and also be able to demonstrable recent experience
of working in employee relations and generalist operational HR. Strong interpersonal skills and a confident
approach are also essential. If you have
previous public sector experience that would be an useful.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The People Relations Advisor will work as part
of the Trustwide People Directorate and will provide a comprehensive,
professional and business focussed advisory service with the support of the Senior
People Relations Advisors and manager . This
will involve coaching and advising Line Managers and employees on a range of
employment practices, policies and terms and conditions.
The People Relations Advisor will support the Operational
People function, in their work as part of People Directorate to promote
a valued based approach to the leadership, management and development of the
workforce which enables the delivery of safe, effective, caring and well led
services in line with the Trusts missions and values.
A key area of work will be to support the
Trusts initiatives and workstreams to transform its services and workforce
advising on the necessary people interventions to achieve organisational change
and move to a just culture framework where learning and high functioning teams
are the primary aim
The People Relations Advisor, together with colleagues
in the People Directorate will be expected to support the delivery of South
West Yorkshire Parnership NHS Trust
being a great place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The People Relations Advisor will work as part
of the Trustwide People Directorate and will provide a comprehensive,
professional and business focussed advisory service with the support of the Senior
People Relations Advisors and manager . This
will involve coaching and advising Line Managers and employees on a range of
employment practices, policies and terms and conditions.
The People Relations Advisor will support the Operational
People function, in their work as part of People Directorate to promote
a valued based approach to the leadership, management and development of the
workforce which enables the delivery of safe, effective, caring and well led
services in line with the Trusts missions and values.
A key area of work will be to support the
Trusts initiatives and workstreams to transform its services and workforce
advising on the necessary people interventions to achieve organisational change
and move to a just culture framework where learning and high functioning teams
are the primary aim
The People Relations Advisor, together with colleagues
in the People Directorate will be expected to support the delivery of South
West Yorkshire Parnership NHS Trust
being a great place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR qualification or able to demonstrate competencies working at that level.
- Associate membership CIPD.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Understanding of changes and developments /initiatives in the NHS people function.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues.
- knowledge of Employment Legislation and current Employee Relations practice and apply this in a proactive way.
- Confidence to make decisions at the appropriate level and problem solve.
- Awareness of job evaluation.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Computer literacy.
- Demonstrable ability to work in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
- Ability to deliver training and coaching to individual managers and groups.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Ability to influence others.
- Ability to handle conflict.
- Ability to problem solve/make decisions.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience and competence of working in a generalist People function including a professional approach to coaching managers in employee relations (e.g. sickness absence management, disciplinary, Grievance and organisational change and resolution approaches)
- Practical experience in providing advice and coaching to managers on employee relations matters, terms and conditions of service and best practice
- Ability to provide a proactive and high-quality customer focused service
- Experience of working in partnership with trade unions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Public sector organisation.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous two years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
-
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Communication written and verbal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR qualification or able to demonstrate competencies working at that level.
- Associate membership CIPD.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Understanding of changes and developments /initiatives in the NHS people function.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues.
- knowledge of Employment Legislation and current Employee Relations practice and apply this in a proactive way.
- Confidence to make decisions at the appropriate level and problem solve.
- Awareness of job evaluation.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Computer literacy.
- Demonstrable ability to work in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
- Ability to deliver training and coaching to individual managers and groups.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Ability to influence others.
- Ability to handle conflict.
- Ability to problem solve/make decisions.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience and competence of working in a generalist People function including a professional approach to coaching managers in employee relations (e.g. sickness absence management, disciplinary, Grievance and organisational change and resolution approaches)
- Practical experience in providing advice and coaching to managers on employee relations matters, terms and conditions of service and best practice
- Ability to provide a proactive and high-quality customer focused service
- Experience of working in partnership with trade unions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Public sector organisation.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous two years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
-
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Communication written and verbal.
