Job Description
Job Title: HR Professional Reports to: HR Manager Location: Bognor Regis
Job Purpose: To provide a high-quality HR service by delivering expert advice, guidance, and solutions across a wide range of HR functions, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and Trust policies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Employee Relations
o Provide general HR advice and guidance on a broad spectrum of employee relations matters, including complex cases.
o Support investigations and formal meetings to ensure timely and robust outcomes.
o Exercise discretion and critical judgment when advising on outcomes aligned with Trust policies.
* Casework Management
o Handle informal and formal employee relations issues such as absence management, disciplinary, grievance, and capability/performance cases.
o Build strong working relationships with staff while maintaining confidentiality and fairness.
* Online Enquiries
o Respond to online HR enquiries within 24 hours, escalating issues to relevant team members as needed.
* Recruitment
o Collaborate with the HR Manager and Recruitment Coordinator to assist in the recruitment process.
o Publish job advertisements and ensure accuracy in job profiles.
o Provide support during interviews, including participating in interview panels as required.
* Record Keeping
o Maintain accurate and thorough records of employee relations (ER) casework.
o Track case progress, ensuring timely interventions and resolutions in collaboration with HR colleagues and managers.
* HR Initiatives
o Contribute to HR projects alongside HR Business Partners, supporting the development and implementation of best practices.
* Policy Development
o Assist in updating HR manuals and documentation in partnership with the Central HR team.
* Job Evaluation
o Undertake job evaluations for professional services roles using the NJC job evaluation framework.
* HR Documentation and Reports
o Prepare and update standard HR documentation and reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with Trust policies.
* Occupational Health Coordination
o Manage Occupational Health referrals, ensuring timely support for employees.
o Guide managers on implementing recommendations to enhance employee wellbeing.
* Strategic Contribution
o Support the delivery of the Trust's People Strategy, contributing to the overall vision and goals.
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