Human Resources Advisor

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To support Business Partner Teams in the provision of a specialised, responsive and consistent HR service to care groups and corporate directorates. This service will focus on employee relations matters, terms and conditions of service and related workforce initiatives through a business partner model. To work within Trust policies/procedures and employment law under supervision, but at times autonomously, taking advice from senior colleagues as required.

Main duties of the job

To advise on individual employee relations cases within the divisions and directorates, providing HR advice and support to managers as and when required, ensuring all relevant activity linked to individual cases is fed into the Departmental HR Database. To ensure accurate and timely data entry to facilitate accurate and effective reporting.

To support the HR Business Partner Team in implementing the Trust's corporate initiatives on local pay and conditions, job evaluation, skill mix and workforce planning, ensuring achievement of action plans within the Business Partner Team.

To be involved in the development and maintenance of effective human resource policies and procedures, where appropriate. Refining policies and procedures to reflect changing organisational needs and impending legislation as required.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,828 to £36,311 a year per annum inc. High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-LM-EMF15577A

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Up to 11 Months FTC Maternity Leave Cover - Fixed Term End Date: 31/03/2025

We have a great opportunity for the right person to join our HR Business Partner Team to cover up to 11 month period of maternity leave.

As an HR Advisor, you will be key to supporting our HR Business Partners and Trust Managers on a wide range of HR matters including employee relations, policy guidance and Trust process. You must have the ability to quickly establish effective working relationships and be able to cope in a busy operational environment, prioritising conflicting demands. You will be great at communicating and will approach your work in a pragmatic and organised way. You will also be committed to delivering a high standard of HR service. CIPD level 5 is preferred but not essential. We may also be able to consider a B4-B5 development pathway for the right individual.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Up to 11 Months FTC Maternity Leave Cover - Fixed Term End Date: 31/03/2025

We have a great opportunity for the right person to join our HR Business Partner Team to cover up to 11 month period of maternity leave.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent experience
CIPD level 5 or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience in HR in a multi-skilled professional and unionised environment
Delivery of a customer facing generalist HR service
A working knowledge of employment law, current and pending legislation and EU directives
Employee relations case management knowledge including disciplinary, capability and absence management
Thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality, data protection and information governance

Desirable

NHS or other healthcare experience
Experience of supporting and implementing organisational change

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent experience
CIPD level 5 or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience in HR in a multi-skilled professional and unionised environment
Delivery of a customer facing generalist HR service
A working knowledge of employment law, current and pending legislation and EU directives
Employee relations case management knowledge including disciplinary, capability and absence management
Thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality, data protection and information governance

Desirable

NHS or other healthcare experience
Experience of supporting and implementing organisational change

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.