We are seeking to appoint an experienced HR Advisor to work as part of a dynamic team.
This key role is an exciting opportunity to support the HR team to deliver an efficient and proactive HR Service across the organisation. As an HR Advisor you will play a key role in the management of employee relations and related activity, managing a range of short-term and long-term sickness absence cases, disciplinary and grievance investigations, performance management, TUPE and other matters, as well as providing day-to-day best practice HR advice to managers and staff.
The postholder will directly support the Associate Director of HR and work closely with Senior Managers. Our team prides itself on providing a 'Gold Standard' HR service and we are looking for an HR practitioner who will fit in with the team's ethos.
Main duties of the job
* To provide managers with sound HR advice and guidance ensuring that it is consistent and comprehensive in line with organisational policies, HR standards, tools, templates and processes.
* Ensure that all informal routes where appropriate have been attempted and where possible resolutions identified.
* Provide full and thorough advice on all terms and conditions across the organisation.
* Deliver specialist HR and employee relations advice, guidance and interpretation to managers, including advice on procedures, terms and conditions of service and best practice (e.g. sickness and absence, disciplinary and grievance cases), referring complex or sensitive matters to the Associate Director of HR.
* Signpost managers and employees to other supportive services where necessary e.g. Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programme etc.
* Empathise with managers and employees as appropriate, providing encouragement and motivation where necessary.
* Develop own skills and abilities as an HR professional in managing employee relations cases and undertake necessary training where identified.
* Maintain confidentiality of personal data relating to staff and patients.
* Assist the Associate Director of HR as required and where necessary.
* Effective management of workload, ensuring conflicting priorities are met in line with deadlines.
* Line Management of the HR Assistants and HR Administrators.
* Support and work closely with the HR Officers where required.
* Contribute and support to the development of a people-focused and engaging culture, recognising the value of people in order to deliver high quality, measurable HR and OD services.
* Analyse appraisal information monthly ensuring these are on-track and completed and that organisational targets are met.
* Assist in the development, maintenance and improvement of appropriate policies/procedures.
* Assist in the development and delivery of training in HR related topics.
* Support managers in the analysis of HR metric/statistics, highlighting trends to the Associate Director of HR.
* Support organisational change inclusive of communications with Trade Unions, 1:1 meetings with staff and advising on appropriate documentation.
If this is you, and you are ready for the next challenge in your career we would welcome the opportunity to hear from you.
Closing Date: 3rd January 2025
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Victoria Barton Associate Director of HR Victoria.barton7@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
* Good level of understanding of UK employment legislation including TUPE.
* Experience of working within the NHS or general practice in an HR role.
* Ability to influence managers whilst maintaining a good working relationship.
* Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to hold difficult conversations involving sensitive issues, whilst remaining compassionate and respectful.
* Strong ability to listen and respond appropriately.
* Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
* Basic knowledge of NHS Terms and conditions, including medical staff.
* To demonstrate self-awareness and the ability to seek support and guidance, escalating complex issues where appropriate.
* Ability to deliver training to a high standard.
* Ability to foster good relationships with managers, trade unions and colleagues of all levels.
* Ability to maintain a well-organised workload and work environment.
Other
* Ability to travel between sites.
* Ability to work as part of a team in a pressurised environment with conflicting priorities.
* Ability to deal with sensitive issues showing considerable tact and diplomacy.
Experience
* A minimum of 3 years proven experience in an HR role.
* Experience of actively supporting managers in dealing with cases of sickness absence, disciplinary, grievances and performance management.
* Experience of working in a fast-paced, agile and dynamic organisation.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent in an HR field.
* Qualified CIPD L5 (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development).
* Qualified CIPD L7.
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.
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