Job summary
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in HR?
North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions (NTH Solutions) is a limited liability partnership subsidiary of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust (NTHFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical Estates, Facilities and Procurement services across the Trust. The company is a separate legal body to NTHFT.
NTH Solutions is looking to appoint a HR Advisor. Candidates will have previous experience working within a HR team looking to develop their career in a challenging environment. You will provide leadership, advice and guidance on a variety of HR matters enabling NTH Solutions to optimise performance and strategic growth.
You will be working closely with the HR Advisory team, as well as liaising with key shareholders including NTHFT. You will be required to support all HR and staffing aspects of the company.
We believe, that our strength lies in our relationships and recognises that team working is the building block to success. In addition to your technical skills you will be well versed in building strong internal relationships with key departments and stakeholders in the business.
We are looking for a HR professional who aspires to excel in all they do, who will seek to support NTH Solutions in adopting best practice and the delivery of a fast paced HR strategy.
The role is initially fixed term for 12 months with a strong possibility of becoming permanent.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will assist the Assistant Director of Corporate Services in the delivery of the key result areas by providing a comprehensive operational/advisory service to employees of North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions in respect of all aspects of human resource management. They will ensure that a professional HR service is provided.
The post-holder will ensure that HR policies, procedures and practices are fairly and consistently applied, supporting best practice to achieve organisational objectives and supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the company.
They will be flexible with regards to covering across all departments in the absence of their colleagues.
About us
NTH Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, established in April 2018 to provide estates, facilities and support services.
Our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
At NTH Solutions we work as a team, we support each other, learn from one another and have our patients at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking to employ honest, dedicated individuals to join our team, we recruit for values and together, we are North Tees and Hartlepool.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide day to day human resources generalist support, advice and guidance to staff and managers
- Organise and conduct investigations in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and participate on panels for disciplinary/grievance meetings/appeals and recruitment interviews.
- Work with managers on short-term and long term sickness absence, to reduce and maintain absence levels in line with organisational targets
- Provide advice and support to managers on a range of matters including Workforce policy, practice, employment law, terms and conditions, ensuring accurate and consistent interpretation and application where there may be a range of options and it may be necessary to refer/escalate appropriately where help cannot be provided.
- Develop and implement of HR policies and procedures, as directed by the Assistant Director of Corporate Services in line with changing employment regulations, best practice and strategic requirements; ensuring appropriate implementation.
- Establish and maintain communication systems to ensure effective consultation and staff involvement in the full range of Workforce activities including organisational change management processes, reviews, restructures, TUPE etc.
- Support and implement Workforce planning strategies with Managers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide day to day human resources generalist support, advice and guidance to staff and managers
- Organise and conduct investigations in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and participate on panels for disciplinary/grievance meetings/appeals and recruitment interviews.
- Work with managers on short-term and long term sickness absence, to reduce and maintain absence levels in line with organisational targets
- Provide advice and support to managers on a range of matters including Workforce policy, practice, employment law, terms and conditions, ensuring accurate and consistent interpretation and application where there may be a range of options and it may be necessary to refer/escalate appropriately where help cannot be provided.
- Develop and implement of HR policies and procedures, as directed by the Assistant Director of Corporate Services in line with changing employment regulations, best practice and strategic requirements; ensuring appropriate implementation.
- Establish and maintain communication systems to ensure effective consultation and staff involvement in the full range of Workforce activities including organisational change management processes, reviews, restructures, TUPE etc.
- Support and implement Workforce planning strategies with Managers.
Person Specification
Qualification & Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience within a recognised area / specialism
- NHS Experience
- Union experience
Desirable
- CIPD qualified or working towards the qualification
Person Specification
Qualification & Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience within a recognised area / specialism
- NHS Experience
- Union experience
Desirable
- CIPD qualified or working towards the qualification
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).
