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 permanent 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 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. 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. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 437-6972745 Job locations Harrop House Sedgley Avenue Prestwich M25 3BL 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 NHS experience 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 NHS experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Harrop House Sedgley Avenue Prestwich M25 3BL Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)