Job summary You'll be supervising the ESR transactional function of the team on a daily basis and providing support to the HR Hub Team Manager in the delivery of qualitative, accurate and timely ESR transactional services to the Trust and it's external stakeholders. Experience in a supervisory role is essential.You must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with the team and internal/external stakeholders.You will need to be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment whilst ensuring a high level of accuracy and be able to run and manipulate reports. Microsoft packages knowledge / experience is essential. Main duties of the job To succeed in the role you'll need excellent organisational and customer service skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines and effective time management. You must have significant knowledge and understanding of ESR functionality including work structures, and other HR/IT systems with associated interfaces to ESR will be key. The role holder must have experience of NHS payroll and Agenda for Change terms and conditions. About us North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport. Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need. Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident. We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year PA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 242-4480-LR Job locations 30 HR Hub Team Liverpool L24 8RL Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details. Please see below key dates for the recruitment process:Shortlisting - 20/11/24Situational Judgement Testing - 21/11/24SJT Deadline - 27/11/24Simulation Assessment - 29/11/24Professional Discussion Date - 29/11/24 Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details. Please see below key dates for the recruitment process:Shortlisting - 20/11/24Situational Judgement Testing - 21/11/24SJT Deadline - 27/11/24Simulation Assessment - 29/11/24Professional Discussion Date - 29/11/24 Person Specification Knowledge, Experience & Training Essential Evidence of continuous professional development particularly in relation to ESR system knowledge, acquired through pro-active self-learning, relevant training, or experience Experience in a relevant high pressure, customer focussed transactional HR environment. Significant knowledge and understanding of ESR functionality including work structures, and other HR/IT systems with associated interfaces to ESR. Acquired through additional training or equivalent experience Good working knowledge of current relevant HR and payroll practice and legislation, workforce information provision requirements. Demonstrated project management/support experience including supporting delivery of projects to deadlines and a working knowledge of project management methodologies and documentation. Good working knowledge of data protection and freedom of information legislation. Experience of NHS payroll, Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Experience of providing procedural training and guidance. Desirable Highly developed customer focussed skills with a professional and approachable manner. Skills & Aptitudes Essential Good management skills with the ability to work unsupervised and communicate team objectives/targets to achieve service standards and goals. Management experience including the ability to develop and motivate a team; project management etc Well-developed IT skills in use of HR systems, ideally ESR or equivalent, and Microsoft Office Effective time management skills including personal management, prioritisation, and meeting deadlines under pressure. Ability to work as part of a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels both internally and externally. Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret reports and complex data. Ability to solve problem using sound judgment to achieve resolutions. Resilient, determined, and confident. Committed to service improvement. Flexible approach to working and hours of work. Education & Qualifications Essential A degree/NVQ Level 4 in HR, Management or Business, or equivalent training and significant experience in HR. Desirable Accredited Prince 2 Foundation or equivalent project management qualification, or relevant experience. Membership of CIPD, associate or graduate level. Person Specification Knowledge, Experience & Training Essential Evidence of continuous professional development particularly in relation to ESR system knowledge, acquired through pro-active self-learning, relevant training, or experience Experience in a relevant high pressure, customer focussed transactional HR environment. Significant knowledge and understanding of ESR functionality including work structures, and other HR/IT systems with associated interfaces to ESR. Acquired through additional training or equivalent experience Good working knowledge of current relevant HR and payroll practice and legislation, workforce information provision requirements. Demonstrated project management/support experience including supporting delivery of projects to deadlines and a working knowledge of project management methodologies and documentation. Good working knowledge of data protection and freedom of information legislation. Experience of NHS payroll, Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Experience of providing procedural training and guidance. Desirable Highly developed customer focussed skills with a professional and approachable manner. Skills & Aptitudes Essential Good management skills with the ability to work unsupervised and communicate team objectives/targets to achieve service standards and goals. Management experience including the ability to develop and motivate a team; project management etc Well-developed IT skills in use of HR systems, ideally ESR or equivalent, and Microsoft Office Effective time management skills including personal management, prioritisation, and meeting deadlines under pressure. Ability to work as part of a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels both internally and externally. Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret reports and complex data. Ability to solve problem using sound judgment to achieve resolutions. Resilient, determined, and confident. Committed to service improvement. Flexible approach to working and hours of work. Education & Qualifications Essential A degree/NVQ Level 4 in HR, Management or Business, or equivalent training and significant experience in HR. Desirable Accredited Prince 2 Foundation or equivalent project management qualification, or relevant experience. Membership of CIPD, associate or graduate level. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Address 30 HR Hub Team Liverpool L24 8RL Employer's website https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)