Job summary
Do you like a challenge, want to deliver a service that supports the delivery of excellent patient care as well as have a rewarding career then we might just have the job for you.
We are currently recruiting for an HR Advisor to join our team and support the HR manager/Business Partner in delivering a high quality, proactive and efficient Human Resources service to managers and staff within the Trust.
You must hold a CIPD qualification as detailed in the Person Specification. The post is full time (37.5 hrs) per week over Monday-Friday, as we provide support over a large geographical area in the Northwest, the ability to travel is essential.
Main duties of the job
The suitable candidate will need to demonstrate experience of providing expert HR Advice and have the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels within the organisation. You would be responsible on behalf of the service for providing consistent advice and guidance on HR policies and support managers within the organisation in handling employee relations matters, therefore an up-to-date knowledge of employment law is essential. You will have the opportunity to support management in implementing organisational change programmes whilst the NHS is going through vast changes within a challenging economic climate.
You will need to have a customer focused approach, be proactive as well as a team player. In return you will have a rewarding and exciting career within our People and Culture team. We know people perform at their best when they are happy and healthy, therefore we support flexible working arrangements as well as have a hybrid approach to work. In addition, there are benefits such as up to 33 days annual leave, access to the Employee Assistant Programme, discounted gym membership, lease car scheme are just some of them.
About us
To support the HR Manager/Business Partner in delivering a high quality, proactive and efficient Human Resources service to managers and staff within the Trust. To act as a fully participating member of the HR team supporting HR and liaising and developing effective working relationships with colleagues, both within the Human Resources and Organisational Development and across the other directorates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a fully participating member of the HR team supporting HR and liaising and developing effective working relationships with colleagues, both within the Human Resources and Organisational Development and across the other directorates.
- Responsible for providing Human Resource advice and assistance on Trust policies, procedures and best practice.
- Review and amend HR policies in accordance with legislative changes and presenting to policy forum.
- Be fully conversant with Agenda for Change terms and conditions to provide advice and support to managers and staff
- Support the HR Manager/Business Partner in conducting disciplinary and grievance investigations and sickness absence reviews
- Advise Managers on the management of sickness and absence, taking action as appropriate. Provide assistance to managers in compiling a management statement of case for a formal hearing and ensure the provision of all correspondence/documentation to the employee(s) involved within agreed timescales
- Support the HR Manager/Business Partner in managing and facilitating the effective resolution of all employee relations issues including the maintenance of the Case Management System, ensuring cases are created, maintained and closed in a professional and timely manner.
- Support Managers in developing and maintaining performance review systems, ensuring that staff are regularly appraised, have objectives and a Personal Development Plan
- Be an effective partner within reorganisation activity across the Trust. Promoting partnership working alongside managers to successfully implement change including redeployment where necessary.
- Undertake HR related assignments and projects as identified by senior colleagues as appropriate
- Attend and represent the HR Manager/Business Partner at meetings as required
- Work autonomously, on delegated work areas and where appropriate seek advice from senior colleagues
- Manage priorities and meet deadlines within a constantly changing environment. Deal with a wide range of issues requiring tact, diplomacy and persuasive skills
- To be involved in the identification of overpayment causations
- To be an active participant in engagement opportunities
- To design and deliver HR related training, sharing expertise and knowledge to colleagues across the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a fully participating member of the HR team supporting HR and liaising and developing effective working relationships with colleagues, both within the Human Resources and Organisational Development and across the other directorates.
- Responsible for providing Human Resource advice and assistance on Trust policies, procedures and best practice.
- Review and amend HR policies in accordance with legislative changes and presenting to policy forum.
- Be fully conversant with Agenda for Change terms and conditions to provide advice and support to managers and staff
- Support the HR Manager/Business Partner in conducting disciplinary and grievance investigations and sickness absence reviews
- Advise Managers on the management of sickness and absence, taking action as appropriate. Provide assistance to managers in compiling a management statement of case for a formal hearing and ensure the provision of all correspondence/documentation to the employee(s) involved within agreed timescales
- Support the HR Manager/Business Partner in managing and facilitating the effective resolution of all employee relations issues including the maintenance of the Case Management System, ensuring cases are created, maintained and closed in a professional and timely manner.
- Support Managers in developing and maintaining performance review systems, ensuring that staff are regularly appraised, have objectives and a Personal Development Plan
- Be an effective partner within reorganisation activity across the Trust. Promoting partnership working alongside managers to successfully implement change including redeployment where necessary.
- Undertake HR related assignments and projects as identified by senior colleagues as appropriate
- Attend and represent the HR Manager/Business Partner at meetings as required
- Work autonomously, on delegated work areas and where appropriate seek advice from senior colleagues
- Manage priorities and meet deadlines within a constantly changing environment. Deal with a wide range of issues requiring tact, diplomacy and persuasive skills
- To be involved in the identification of overpayment causations
- To be an active participant in engagement opportunities
- To design and deliver HR related training, sharing expertise and knowledge to colleagues across the Trust
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
- Honours degree or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Able to present information and train others within your field of expertise
- Excellent communication skills including verbal reasoning skills
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and able to work under own initiative
- Can demonstrate the abilities necessary to be an effective team member
- Ability to develop strong working relationships and motivate staff and others
- Well developed customer focus
- Aware of the need for confidentiality
- Enthusiasm and motivation to achieve results
- Track record of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Good influencing and persuasion skills
- Good knowledge of ESR
- Planning and project management abilities
- Presentation skills
- Ability to think analytically
- Have an understanding of the Trusts strategy and how the Workforce strategy links in
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
- Honours degree or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Able to present information and train others within your field of expertise
- Excellent communication skills including verbal reasoning skills
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and able to work under own initiative
- Can demonstrate the abilities necessary to be an effective team member
- Ability to develop strong working relationships and motivate staff and others
- Well developed customer focus
- Aware of the need for confidentiality
- Enthusiasm and motivation to achieve results
- Track record of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Good influencing and persuasion skills
- Good knowledge of ESR
- Planning and project management abilities
- Presentation skills
- Ability to think analytically
- Have an understanding of the Trusts strategy and how the Workforce strategy links in
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
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).
