Job summary
At gtd
healthcare, our People Services (HR) Team has grown year on year, and in order
to continue providing an excellent people service to our business, we are
looking to recruit a Senior People Advisor on a fixed term contract.
The senior
people advisor is a temporary addition to the people operations function to
provide short term support.
The Senior
People Advisor will report into the People Business Partners and will be
responsible for providing advanced people operations support to the business,
covering end to end processes such as employee relations, organisational change
and absence management.
The post holder
will be required work flexibly, including travel to other sites when required,
and collaborate with other colleagues in the People Services team, including
proactively identifying areas for service improvement.
gtd healthcare
is a values driven, not-for-profit provider of innovative healthcare across
North-West England, with a turnover of £49 million we are one of the largest
NHS Commissioned providers of Primary and Urgent Care Services in the region.
Main duties of the job
- Provide excellent advice and guidance to
employees & line managers on day-to-day people issues in line with Company
policies and procedures.
- Autonomously manage employee relations
issues, including disciplinary, and grievance. This will include advising on
the process, attending and taking notes at meetings and ensuring that
consistent outcomes are given at all meetings where possible.
- Oversee the effective management of sickness
absence cases by advising and supporting in accordance with absence management
policies and the Equality Act, liaising as appropriate with Occupational Health
and attending meetings as required.
- Support service restructures and TUPE
processes, including managing consultation processes, changing terms and
conditions, and redundancy, in accordance with policy and employment
legislation.
- Support managers to maintain a high standard
of employee performance by advising on performance management processes,
attending formal performance review meetings and ensuring probationary reviews
take place in a timely manner.
- Take opportunities to coach people managers
to improve on their people management practices.
- Support the people business partners in
reviewing, updating and introducing policies & procedures in line with
employment legislation.
- Promote diversity, equality and inclusion as
part of the culture of the organisation.
About us
At gtd healthcare we believe we do things differently. Our not-for-profit ethos, with a drive to innovate care offers patients the best experience possible and a unique opportunity to transform services. We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their career aspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community. We put our people at the heart of everything we do.
We are a values driven organisation and we are passionate about providing the best possible healthcare for our patients.
Benefits package
As an employee of gtd healthcare, you'll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, including:
- working for a values-driven organisation;
- living wage employer;
- access to Wagestream, which provides flexible and on-demand access to stream your pay during the month, in real-time, when picking-up extra shifts;
- 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after five years of continuous service;
- flexible pension benefits including NHS pension scheme;
- flexible working hours and policies;
- family friendly and carer policies;
- opportunities to apply for innovation and quality awards;
- access to gtd healthcare's well-being initiatives, which offer a wide range of tools and resources;
- social and fun activities;
- cycle to work scheme;
- remote and hybrid working opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will embrace our values and ensure that they are demonstrated whilst carrying out all responsibilities of the role; we:
- put patients first;
- look after our people;
- give great quality care;
- lead the way in transforming patient care;
- contribute towards the wellbeing of our local communities.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Provide excellent advice and guidance to employees & line managers on day-to-day people issues in line with Company policies and procedures.
- Autonomously manage employee relations issues, including disciplinary, and grievance. This will include advising on the process, attending and taking notes at meetings and ensuring that consistent outcomes are given at all meetings where possible.
- Oversee the effective management of sickness absence cases by advising and supporting in accordance with absence management policies and the Equality Act, liaising as appropriate with Occupational Health and attending meetings as required.
- Support service restructures and TUPE processes, including managing consultation processes, changing terms and conditions, and redundancy, in accordance with policy and employment legislation.
- Support managers to maintain a high standard of employee performance by advising on performance management processes, attending formal performance review meetings and ensuring probationary reviews take place in a timely manner.
- Take opportunities to coach people managers to improve on their people management practices.
- Lead on the creation and delivery of training to be provided as required in line with organisational need.
- Support the people business partners in conducting monthly KPI reporting, such as sickness absence and labour turnover, providing accurate data to the business.
- Support organisational forums and committees, including outputs and actions, as may be required. This may include DEI committee and wellbeing forum.
- To keep abreast of developments in employment legislation and case law, and be proactive in ensuring managers are appropriately briefed on relevant changes and new legislation.
- Support the people business partners in reviewing, updating and introducing policies & procedures in line with employment legislation.
- Promote diversity, equality and inclusion as part of the culture of the organisation.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as directed from time to time by the people business partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will embrace our values and ensure that they are demonstrated whilst carrying out all responsibilities of the role; we:
- put patients first;
- look after our people;
- give great quality care;
- lead the way in transforming patient care;
- contribute towards the wellbeing of our local communities.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Provide excellent advice and guidance to employees & line managers on day-to-day people issues in line with Company policies and procedures.
- Autonomously manage employee relations issues, including disciplinary, and grievance. This will include advising on the process, attending and taking notes at meetings and ensuring that consistent outcomes are given at all meetings where possible.
- Oversee the effective management of sickness absence cases by advising and supporting in accordance with absence management policies and the Equality Act, liaising as appropriate with Occupational Health and attending meetings as required.
- Support service restructures and TUPE processes, including managing consultation processes, changing terms and conditions, and redundancy, in accordance with policy and employment legislation.
- Support managers to maintain a high standard of employee performance by advising on performance management processes, attending formal performance review meetings and ensuring probationary reviews take place in a timely manner.
- Take opportunities to coach people managers to improve on their people management practices.
- Lead on the creation and delivery of training to be provided as required in line with organisational need.
- Support the people business partners in conducting monthly KPI reporting, such as sickness absence and labour turnover, providing accurate data to the business.
- Support organisational forums and committees, including outputs and actions, as may be required. This may include DEI committee and wellbeing forum.
- To keep abreast of developments in employment legislation and case law, and be proactive in ensuring managers are appropriately briefed on relevant changes and new legislation.
- Support the people business partners in reviewing, updating and introducing policies & procedures in line with employment legislation.
- Promote diversity, equality and inclusion as part of the culture of the organisation.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as directed from time to time by the people business partners.
Person Specification
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Highly organised, skilled at prioritising a demanding workload and conflicting deadlines, remaining efficient under pressure and flexible to unexpected demands.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Creative approach to problem solving.
- Ability to maintain a professional and confidential attitude in all aspects of the role.
- Ability to manage and influence key stakeholders to develop best practice.
- Attention to detail with good oral and written communication skills.
- Personable, with ability to be empathetic in difficult situations.
- Ability to travel independently to various sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education with a minimum of 5 c grade GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent.
- Minimum CIPD level 5 qualification or equivalent.
- Driving licence.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using HR systems i.e. iTrent.
- Up to date knowledge of employment law.
- Knowledge of best practice in across generalist HR areas, e.g. recruitment, ER, TUPE, talent, etc.
- Significant experience working with managers on complex employee issues.
- Policy writing and advising line managers and employees on policy and process.
- Generating monthly reporting and presenting KPIs.
- Proactively identifying and promoting employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
- Experience of carrying out large scale organisational change projects.
- Line management of a team.
Person Specification
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Highly organised, skilled at prioritising a demanding workload and conflicting deadlines, remaining efficient under pressure and flexible to unexpected demands.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Creative approach to problem solving.
- Ability to maintain a professional and confidential attitude in all aspects of the role.
- Ability to manage and influence key stakeholders to develop best practice.
- Attention to detail with good oral and written communication skills.
- Personable, with ability to be empathetic in difficult situations.
- Ability to travel independently to various sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education with a minimum of 5 c grade GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent.
- Minimum CIPD level 5 qualification or equivalent.
- Driving licence.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using HR systems i.e. iTrent.
- Up to date knowledge of employment law.
- Knowledge of best practice in across generalist HR areas, e.g. recruitment, ER, TUPE, talent, etc.
- Significant experience working with managers on complex employee issues.
- Policy writing and advising line managers and employees on policy and process.
- Generating monthly reporting and presenting KPIs.
- Proactively identifying and promoting employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
- Experience of carrying out large scale organisational change projects.
- Line management of a team.
