Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a confident Senior HR Advisor with solid "hands on" experience to work within a supportive People Partnering Team on a permanent basis
You will be required to deliver expert guidance, advice and guidance to managers on a range of ER matters and effectively coach and train staff where appropriate. You will be suitably qualified possessing your Associate membership of the CIPD and have experience in an operational role within an HR department, providing a comprehensive advisory service to multidisciplinary teams with extensive experience of complex casework management.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build and maintain strong working relationships
As part of the Trusts commitment to flexible working there will be some opportunity to work from home and in the office on a rota basis, this would be reviewed regularly in line with service requirements.
Main duties of the job
The role will be based within Airedale's People Partnering Team, which is a professional and highly regarded team, leading on the strategic and operational implementation of the Trust's People Strategy and NHS People Plan.
The role will report into our ER Manager who reports to the Business Partners who are aligned to an operational division of the Trust, the alignment for each role will be determined following the interview stage of the recruitment process.
To be successful you will need to have specialist knowledge in employment law and advise on complex employee relations matters, both clinical and non-clinical. You will be suitably qualified possessing your Associate membership of the CIPD with relevant and proven experience in the HR field with extensive experience of complex casework management.
About us
Our award-winning hospital is also in an award-winning location providing genuine opportunities for a great work-life balance. Yorkshire has recently been voted as the third best region in the world by Lonely Planet, and our local towns of Skipton and Ilkley have been voted as the best places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, commending their top-class schools, great transport links, low crime and beautiful surrounding countryside.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working and also agile/hybrid working options where the service requirements permit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent
- Educated to post graduate diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent additional experience at senior advisory level
- Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) through intermediate study (at level 5 or higher), or significant progress towards completion, or significant experience at senior advisory level
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge / formal training in Agenda for Change Job Matching / evaluation
Experience
Essential
- Significant working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
- Effective management of a complex caseload including keeping accurate records and ensuring timely, appropriately risk assessed resolution
- Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions towards shared goals
- Experience in developing and delivering manager skills training / learning / coaching interventions on a range of HR related best practices / subjects
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions (Agenda for Change)
- Knowledge of NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system
- Experience of Medical and Dental terms and conditions of employment
- Experience of supporting managers and colleagues through organisational change
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent, persuasive, non-judgemental and which enhances professional credibility
- Ability to prioritise and work to tight timescales
- Effective negotiation and influencing skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent
- Educated to post graduate diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent additional experience at senior advisory level
- Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) through intermediate study (at level 5 or higher), or significant progress towards completion, or significant experience at senior advisory level
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge / formal training in Agenda for Change Job Matching / evaluation
Experience
Essential
- Significant working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
- Effective management of a complex caseload including keeping accurate records and ensuring timely, appropriately risk assessed resolution
- Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions towards shared goals
- Experience in developing and delivering manager skills training / learning / coaching interventions on a range of HR related best practices / subjects
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions (Agenda for Change)
- Knowledge of NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system
- Experience of Medical and Dental terms and conditions of employment
- Experience of supporting managers and colleagues through organisational change
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent, persuasive, non-judgemental and which enhances professional credibility
- Ability to prioritise and work to tight timescales
- Effective negotiation and influencing skills
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).
