Job summary
We are currently seeking a full time Senior HR Advisor to predominantly support our Community and Children's directorate at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT). The role enables the post holder one day a week home working.
The role will involve some travel across the directorate's geographic footprint as and when required.
The postholder will work within the operational HR team which is tasked with ensuring that the strategic and operational HR agenda is effectively delivered within allocated resources.
Please note that candidates will be expected to do a presentation as part of the interview/selection process, details of which will be sent to applicants who successfully pass the shortlisting stage of the process.
Main duties of the job
Working with the HR Team, within a pooled resource model, to deliver and maintain HR services across the organisation whilst ensuring that workloads and competing priorities are managed effectively.
To provide a full range of comprehensive and professional Human Resources advice and support services to stakeholders within the Trust.
To support managers in achieving their business objectives through the fair and effective management of their employees and reducing corporate liabilities through effective risk management.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide:
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities will include:
- To communicate complex and sensitive issues on a regular basis and they will often have to communicate information in large group settings.
- To act autonomously and with limited supervision to provide professional Human Resources and support on a range of issues involving increasing levels of complexity, including attendance management, disciplinary, grievance, bullying and harassment and staff performance and conduct issues.
- To lead on complex investigations into bullying and harassment, disciplinary issues and grievances and provide coaching and support to managers involved in the process.
- To deliver a range of other employee relations services including but not limited to the interpretation of employment legislation, change management and organisational development.
- To provide support, advice and guidance to the HR Advisor and HR Officer and to be involved in their supervision, appraisal and development where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities will include:
- To communicate complex and sensitive issues on a regular basis and they will often have to communicate information in large group settings.
- To act autonomously and with limited supervision to provide professional Human Resources and support on a range of issues involving increasing levels of complexity, including attendance management, disciplinary, grievance, bullying and harassment and staff performance and conduct issues.
- To lead on complex investigations into bullying and harassment, disciplinary issues and grievances and provide coaching and support to managers involved in the process.
- To deliver a range of other employee relations services including but not limited to the interpretation of employment legislation, change management and organisational development.
- To provide support, advice and guidance to the HR Advisor and HR Officer and to be involved in their supervision, appraisal and development where required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience (minimum of 3 years experience within a HR advisory role)
- CIPD qualified (or near completion)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of advising on terms and conditions of employment, application of policies and procedures, absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and organisational change.
- Experience of designing and delivering training
Knowledge
Essential
- High level knowledge of employment legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience (minimum of 3 years experience within a HR advisory role)
- CIPD qualified (or near completion)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of advising on terms and conditions of employment, application of policies and procedures, absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and organisational change.
- Experience of designing and delivering training
Knowledge
Essential
- High level knowledge of employment legislation
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).
