Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Senior Workforce Advisor within the Workforce and OD Directorate who will support the delivery of a professional, expert and specialist HR service to the Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic HR professional with high emotional intelligence and a proven ability to provide solutions which transform and develop people experience, performance and commitment. You'll have a desire to attract, retain, develop and engage our people to ensure quality care is delivered within our service areas.
The Senior Workforce Advisor will work under the guidance of the Workforce and Employee Relations Manager to provide a comprehensive, high quality and pro-active operational workforce support service to managers and staff within the Trust.
You will act as a first point of contact for allocated Division/s within the Trust, providing specialist advice on a range of employee relations issues, sickness absence and change management processes.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will be suitably qualified to Level 5 in Human Resources Management possessing their Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) with a experience of Continuous Professional Development within HR with a proven track record of implementing HR initiatives.
In return, you will be offered the opportunity to work within a supportive environment, within a team that understands having fun and enjoying work is important to building successful teams and services. You will be empowered to make a difference and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Workforce and OD Directorate.
The role will support the delivery of the Workforce and OD People Strategy, providing a specialist service to the wider organisation and offering proactive support to the organisation with the provision of expert advice on HR and ER programmes, including the efficient delivery of transformational change.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
1. Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant Postgraduate Diploma Qualification or experience and level of knowledge
2. In depth understanding of the modern, human resources and major organisational developments
3. Performance management Experience
Desirable
4. Level 7 CIPD qualification
Experience
Essential
5. Experience of advising operational managers across a wide range of specialised HR and employee relations matters within a complex, multi-site, unionised environment.
6. Experience of managing and leading complex organisational change programmes.
7. Experience of advising on employee relations panels.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at local level
9. Ability to form effective business relationships in order to drive forward the contribution of HR services.
10. Ability to work to tight and challenging deadlines, managing complex and multiple pieces of work