Job summary
As part of the Workforce Department, the HR Business Partner (Resourcing & Retention) will lead and manage all aspects of the recruitment process; attracting the best talent and right resources to fulfil service needs. Focusing on filling vacancies the recruitment function supports the RHN in delivering a customer and business focused service for internal and external stakeholders. The post-holder will be proactive in taking the initiative to identify and deliver on solutions for recruitment challenges and will engage with wider team members to deliver overall service improvement.
We are seeking an experienced Resourcing HR Business Partner with experience of managing an in
house recruitment function, who is able to lead the team to continue to improve our current recruitment
processes, provide an excellent support service to our stakeholders and deliver on our retention plan.
You will be required to support the management of our sponsorship programme for overseas candidates
and keep up to date with any relevant legislation changes to this process.
In line with the RHN People
Strategy, you will introduce and implement a Values Based Recruitment process including the design,
delivery and training for stakeholders.
Working closely with our key stakeholders and the Deputy Head of Workforce, you will also contribute
to the delivery of the RHN People Strategy through the creation and implementation of recruitment
based projects and initiatives.
Main duties of the job
- Work with Recruiting Managers to provide a timely, efficient and responsive recruitment service.
- Ensure HR and Recruitment Systems are used to full functionality; identifying areas for improvement in application management.
- Lead on relevant areas as part of the People Strategy and Nurse Recruitment Strategy to ensure we attract high quality nurses in a competitive market environment.
- Line manage and oversee the work of the Senior HR Advisor and HR Advisor (Resourcing & Retention) and ensuring processes are efficient and administered effectively in accordance with KPIs and Recruitment best practice for Health and Social Care settings.
- Review methods of attracting candidates, and modernise the RHNs approach to recruitment to reflect modern practice including the use of a range of technologies.
- Act as role model and lead for recruitment best practice ensuring this is in accordance with organisational values and Equality and Diversity.
- Actively contribute towards the delivery of the People Strategy.
About us
The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.
Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the RHN is a leading national centre of excellence,
providing adult person-centred services for people with complex neuro-disability and their families. We
strive to empower our residents and patients to live their lives to the fullest thorough the delivery of
outstanding care, clinical expertise and world leading research.
Our care provision spans the entire
pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care.
We are proud of our accreditation as Leaders in Safeguarding and are on our journey to achieve the
nursing accreditation Pathway to Excellence.
We pride ourselves on embedding our values throughout our organisational practices and celebrating
our diverse culture with inclusive and sociable events such as London Pride and dedicated staff forums.
We have a passion for learning and development and supporting our staff through their career journey
within the RHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as an advocate for Recruitment and Workforce demonstrating professional acumen and experience through practice.
- Build relationships with internal customers to develop a strong understanding of the skills gaps and vacancies and provide responsive approaches to addressing these.
- Work closely with Learning and Development colleagues to ensure a smooth transition of candidates from Recruitment to Onboarding.
- Provide expert advice on market trends and identifying appropriate recruitment channels for individual posts including working with advertising agencies to negotiate and agree cost efficient deals for placements.
- Support the management of our sponsorship programme for overseas candidates and keep up to date with relevant legislation
- Work with the Communications Team and External Creative Designers to ensure the RHN package is well marketed; regularly refreshed and targeted on a post specific basis.
- Work with IT and Internal Communications to develop our online brand and use of social media.
- Develop business cases for new initiatives that meet future requirements of the Workforce function to meet the business needs of the RHN.
- Contribute to the research and development of new strategies and initiatives for continuously improving and transforming employment practice in the RHN to enable the RHN to become the best place to work. This might include implementation of elements of the RHNs People Strategy where the planning of such strategies requires long term implementation plans to be developed.
- Analyse market trends in employment; reference with current workforce profile that supports the People Strategy to develop workforce plans and talent management priorities.
- Oversee and lead on campaigns for Recruitment Fairs including calendar co-ordination of events; attendance of organisational representatives; production of materials for promotion; and follow up of potential applicants.
- Support campaigns for recruiting overseas candidates, working with an external agency provider to recruit candidates.
- Lead the relationship management of external recruiters/agents ensuring compliance and value for money.
- Oversee the recruitment of Medical posts; including liaising with agencies for the replacement of Locum Doctors for the GP rota.
- Work with the HR team to develop and train managers in high standards of recruitment practice; how to develop innovative methods for assessments; and the principals of Equality and Diversity for selection purposes.
- Work with the HR team to develop and train managers in high standards of recruitment practice; how to develop innovative methods for assessments; and the principals of Equality and Diversity for selection purposes including the implementation of Values Based Recruitment.
- Provide regular update reports to the Associate Director of Workforce and Deputy Head of Workforce (HR) on progress against KPIs; with action plans identified for areas that require attention and focus where needed.
- Review recruitment and management information for trends in starters and leavers using data to implement and adapt ways of working better or to improve.
- Support and actively participate in HR development projects to assist with the on-going improvement of the HR Service; seeking out opportunities to refine and streamline practice.
- Review and update HR Policies ensuring they are up to date with legislation and best practice where relevant.
- Undertake employee relations casework.
- Attend HR Team meetings, actively contributing and presenting on areas relevant to the role including a monthly update report and KPI review.
- Oversee the archiving and filing of recruitment materials and applications ensuring these are stored and are retrievable in accordance with Data Protection practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as an advocate for Recruitment and Workforce demonstrating professional acumen and experience through practice.
- Build relationships with internal customers to develop a strong understanding of the skills gaps and vacancies and provide responsive approaches to addressing these.
- Work closely with Learning and Development colleagues to ensure a smooth transition of candidates from Recruitment to Onboarding.
- Provide expert advice on market trends and identifying appropriate recruitment channels for individual posts including working with advertising agencies to negotiate and agree cost efficient deals for placements.
- Support the management of our sponsorship programme for overseas candidates and keep up to date with relevant legislation
- Work with the Communications Team and External Creative Designers to ensure the RHN package is well marketed; regularly refreshed and targeted on a post specific basis.
- Work with IT and Internal Communications to develop our online brand and use of social media.
- Develop business cases for new initiatives that meet future requirements of the Workforce function to meet the business needs of the RHN.
- Contribute to the research and development of new strategies and initiatives for continuously improving and transforming employment practice in the RHN to enable the RHN to become the best place to work. This might include implementation of elements of the RHNs People Strategy where the planning of such strategies requires long term implementation plans to be developed.
- Analyse market trends in employment; reference with current workforce profile that supports the People Strategy to develop workforce plans and talent management priorities.
- Oversee and lead on campaigns for Recruitment Fairs including calendar co-ordination of events; attendance of organisational representatives; production of materials for promotion; and follow up of potential applicants.
- Support campaigns for recruiting overseas candidates, working with an external agency provider to recruit candidates.
- Lead the relationship management of external recruiters/agents ensuring compliance and value for money.
- Oversee the recruitment of Medical posts; including liaising with agencies for the replacement of Locum Doctors for the GP rota.
- Work with the HR team to develop and train managers in high standards of recruitment practice; how to develop innovative methods for assessments; and the principals of Equality and Diversity for selection purposes.
- Work with the HR team to develop and train managers in high standards of recruitment practice; how to develop innovative methods for assessments; and the principals of Equality and Diversity for selection purposes including the implementation of Values Based Recruitment.
- Provide regular update reports to the Associate Director of Workforce and Deputy Head of Workforce (HR) on progress against KPIs; with action plans identified for areas that require attention and focus where needed.
- Review recruitment and management information for trends in starters and leavers using data to implement and adapt ways of working better or to improve.
- Support and actively participate in HR development projects to assist with the on-going improvement of the HR Service; seeking out opportunities to refine and streamline practice.
- Review and update HR Policies ensuring they are up to date with legislation and best practice where relevant.
- Undertake employee relations casework.
- Attend HR Team meetings, actively contributing and presenting on areas relevant to the role including a monthly update report and KPI review.
- Oversee the archiving and filing of recruitment materials and applications ensuring these are stored and are retrievable in accordance with Data Protection practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree or demonstrable experience to this level
Desirable
- CIPD Qualified or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development and knowledge of current trends within Recruitment practices
- Demonstrable experience of working in a Recruitment function
- Knowledge and understanding of the recruitment challenges facing Health and Social Care setting; both current and impending
- Experience of line management and/or leading a team
- Experience of using HR Information and/or Recruitment Systems
- Experience and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Microsoft Excel
- Good attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Able to demonstrate a pragmatic approach and assertiveness when required
- Enthusiasm and positive attitude
- Ability to support others and work as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree or demonstrable experience to this level
Desirable
- CIPD Qualified or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development and knowledge of current trends within Recruitment practices
- Demonstrable experience of working in a Recruitment function
- Knowledge and understanding of the recruitment challenges facing Health and Social Care setting; both current and impending
- Experience of line management and/or leading a team
- Experience of using HR Information and/or Recruitment Systems
- Experience and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Microsoft Excel
- Good attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Able to demonstrate a pragmatic approach and assertiveness when required
- Enthusiasm and positive attitude
- Ability to support others and work as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting
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.
