We have a vacancy for a Human Resources Manager in the HR Advisory team, fixed term until 31st March 2030. The Trust is a fast moving extremely complex organisation with an achievement-driven culture that demands heavily on the HR team. This is a busy full time role and will suit an individual used to working in a fast paced environment.
You will take a lead business partnering role in driving forward the Trust’s agreed Human Resources agenda and will also have lead responsibility for specific corporate Human Resources objectives. Acting as an autonomous HR practitioner, you will provide authoritative HR advice on a range of HR issues that is compliant with employment law, best practice and national guidance to enable the Trust to achieve its objectives. You will contribute to the development and implementation of operational and strategic decisions. You will be responsible for coaching and supporting managers on delivering effective HR management and for ensuring that best HR practice is delivered at all times.
You must be CIPD qualified to Level 7 or Masters in a related subject, or have equivalent relevant experience. You will have experience of delivering Human Resources expertise across the full range of HR practice, preferably within the NHS, and be able to demonstrate a track record in developing effective working relationships, influencing decisions, be confident in working independently with senior colleagues and able to manage a challenging workload.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as“Good”by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
The Divisional Human Resources Manager will take a lead role in driving forward the Trust’s agreed Human Resources agenda in the Division and will also have lead responsibility for specific corporate Human Resources Objectives.
As a member of the Divisional Management Team, to contribute to the development and implementation of operational and strategic decisions to achieve objectives contained within the Service Improvement Plan.
The Divisional Human Resources Manager is responsible for coaching and supporting managers on delivering effective human resource management and for ensuring that best HR practice is delivered at all times.
The Divisional Human Resources Manager will manage their own duties and, where applicable, will line manage the Deputy Human Resources Manager including the monitoring of workload, undertaking of appraisals, sickness reviews and dealing with any capability or discipline issues.
To provide authoritative, specialist advice and support to the relevant Divisions on complex and sensitive issues and specialist HR related matters and makes appropriate decisions with regards to redeployment, discipline, performance management, harassment, recruitment, sickness, terms and conditions, organisational change and other aspects of employee relations.
To implement the Trust’s agreed Human Resources agenda in the Division, working flexibly to accommodate local issues and balancing short term need with the longer term aim.
To work with the Divisional Manager and Managers within the Division on Human Resources management issues making a full contribution and taking the lead responsibility where appropriate.
To provide Human Resources input to the Divisional Business Planning process ensuring that corporate Human Resources developments are included and local HR issues are prioritised and targeted to meet the service needs.
To provide an accurate and quick response to any Human Resource issues/problems arising within the Division, making a comprehensive assessment of the issue, a clear decision for action and consideration of any knock on effects.
To take responsibility for specific corporate Human Resources objectives as agreed with the Head of Human Resources Advisory. To manage delivery of those objectives utilising the experience of the HR team.
To contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust by reflecting your understanding of the needs of the Heads of Department and Managers in your delivery of the Human Resources agenda both within the Division and corporately.
To provide effective leadership and management support to the Deputy Human Resources Managers ensuring staff are continually developing and updating professional experience.
To identify opportunities for advancement in HR practice and to utilise developments in HR thinking to the best interests of the service.
To facilitate the ongoing development of HR capability within the Division for Heads of Departments and Line Managers, including coaching and supporting managers to manage their day to day HR issues.
To support the Director of Operational HR and OD in maintaining a positive employee relations climate within the Division/Trust through establishing best HR practices which produce an environment of trust co-operation, partnership, and involvement.
To support the Division in meeting the requirements of Clinical and Corporate Governance by facilitating, as appropriate, effective performance management processed and implementation, including the formulation of agreed personal development plans for all individuals.
To facilitate the development of robust workforce plans for all staff, ensuring effective staff utilisation to meet the demands of the Division and the major strategic projects.
To develop, review, consult on and implement Trust wide Human Resource policies and procedures as required and to make recommendations for new initiative or policy change.
This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024