We are looking for a Head of Human Resources to lead our employee relations, recruitment and workforce wellbeing teams across the Trust. The role will report to the Deputy Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development.
You will demonstrate confident, values-led operational HR knowledge to coach and support a team of people professionals in all aspects of the Head of HR portfolio.
The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team with strong values at its heart. Our values at Chesterfield Royal are articulated by ‘Proud to CARE’ and evidenced in action through our most recent staff survey results where we were rated among the top acute Trusts in the country with 72% of colleagues recommending #TeamCRH as a place to work and 73% telling us they would be happy with the standard of care should a friend or relative need it.
You will be an inclusive, experiencedand values-ledsenior leader who can demonstrate effective working across all areas and levels of the organisation, system and region using excellent communication and engagement skills to build relationships and influence culture.
We expect you to bring a sound understanding of employment law, experience of handling a range of complex employee relations issues and experience of leading a team. There will be many opportunities to get involved in various projects and workstreams too.
Our friendly and caring colleagues are ready to welcome you to #TeamCRH, helping you to flourish from day one.
As an experienced HR professional, you will offer the following:
• Recent experience of delivering a customer and values-focused HR service at a senior level, providing advice on a range of complex employee relations issues including informal resolution and Just Culture, disciplinary, grievance, attendance support, organisational change and TUPE
• Experience of leading a team with the ability to coach, motivate and build sound working relationships
• Experience of working effectively with trade union colleagues
• Ability to develop personal credibility with leaders and stakeholders at all levels and influence outcomes
• Ability to think conceptually and pragmatically in problem solving
• Strong project management and work planning skills and ability to deliver objectives to deadlines
• Ability to effectively handle conflict and work collaboratively with others to seek a joint resolution
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective influencing style and proven ability to handle complex and difficult issues.
We have a long-standing history of supporting our community and making a difference in people’s lives daily.We employ more than 5,000 colleagues in a group structure model which also includes several primary care practices.
We value the strength of a diverse workforce. We are committed to a fair and inclusive culture, where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We particularly welcome applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our senior leadership team. This year we launched our anti-racism strategy, the success of which is judged by demonstrable actions.
We prioritise health and wellbeing and have a free purpose-built fully-accessible hub on-site, supportingcolleagueswith 24/7 gym, classes, and access to psychological support. Your work/life balance is also important to us and we are open to discussing options for flexible working.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024
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