Support the HR Manager and Assistant Director of HR and OD to ensure that the Division's objectives are met. First point of contact for Trust staff and managers for HR advice and guidance on the interpretation and implementation of polices and procedures. Advise staff and managers on Agenda for Change terms and conditions of service. Provide managers with guidance in the management of performance issues, advising on solutions and assisting with their implementation. Provide advice and support to managers on all aspects of employee relations and operation of HR policies and procedures. Manage both routine and complex sickness absence cases, maintain a robust sickness absence monitoring system and support and advise managers to ensure a supportive and consistent approach is taken to attendance management including attendance at absence management meetings ensuring that the Trusts standards are achieved and maintained. Provide advice and support to managers on referrals to and information received from occupational health in relation to individuals returning to work reasonable adjustments, reviewing sickness triggers, redeployment, ill health retirement and termination of employment and preparing associated paperwork as necessary whilst being mindful of employment legislation For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description