Job summary
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding HR role in a proactive team that makes a difference, then this could be the role for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a person-centred, passionate, HR professional to join our HR Advisory Team on a 12 month fixed term basis.
Main duties of the job
This role provides a fantastic opportunity to support our services to deliver a high standard of care to our service users. You will provide professional advice and support to managers on a wide range of employment matters including employee relations issues, organisational change, terms and conditions of employment, management of attendance, performance management, equality and diversity, employment legislation and policy, and good people management practice. You will be expected to efficiently manage a caseload of employee relations and sickness cases. You will build good working relationships with and service managers which enable you support the development of their skills and teams.
Hybrid working is an option, with most team members spending 1-2 days per week working from home.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7800 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- Employee Assistance programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- Employee Assistance programme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree standard, or equivalent experience
- Hold/working towards Associate Membership of the CIPD (Assoc CIPD) or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant and relevant experience working in HR including acting in an advisory capacity
- Working without direct supervision
- Dealing with operational HR issues, advising managers and working with trade union representatives
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation and equal opportunities issues
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills - able to meet deadlines and organise complex activities
- Have experience of dealing with situations which may require the application of tact and diplomacy and that demonstrate a customer focused, problems solving approach
- IT literate
- Able to work on own initiative, with conflicting priorities and under pressure
- Ability to forge good working relationships with colleagues, in both senior and junior positions
other
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement to travel extensively across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
Essential
Essential
- Employee Relations Experience
Desirable
- Trade Union involvement experience
Employment law
Essential
- Sound knowledge of employment law
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree standard, or equivalent experience
- Hold/working towards Associate Membership of the CIPD (Assoc CIPD) or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant and relevant experience working in HR including acting in an advisory capacity
- Working without direct supervision
- Dealing with operational HR issues, advising managers and working with trade union representatives
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation and equal opportunities issues
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills - able to meet deadlines and organise complex activities
- Have experience of dealing with situations which may require the application of tact and diplomacy and that demonstrate a customer focused, problems solving approach
- IT literate
- Able to work on own initiative, with conflicting priorities and under pressure
- Ability to forge good working relationships with colleagues, in both senior and junior positions
other
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement to travel extensively across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
Essential
Essential
- Employee Relations Experience
Desirable
- Trade Union involvement experience
Employment law
Essential
- Sound knowledge of employment law
Desirable
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).
