Job Summary
This is a great opportunity to work in this pivotal role within the People Team at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. As the People Manager you will be part of the Senior Management People Team which will require you to ensure the delivery of professional, high quality expertise and advice on complex employee relations support and change management issues to a designated portfolio of Trust services. This will include advising on the workforce implications of new service models and supporting preparatory work on responses to bids/tenders.
This role will be offered at a Band 7 or Band 8a dependent on the candidates experience.
To apply for this role, please complete the application on trac and provide a statement of no more than 500 words telling us why you would like to be considered for this post. Please include your previous work experience, skills/knowledge to support this application.
Main Duties of the Job
As the successful candidate, you will be expected to work closely with the People Business Partners and managers in aligned services, providing expertise and training in the full range of People processes to ensure the business unit needs are met.
You will understand the contractual arrangements for the services and work to the prescribed workforce service specification and KPIs. Provide high level expertise and guidance on complex people issues, making judgements based on legislation, organisational precedent and best practice approaches.
You will provide support to managers on change management processes and TUPE transfers in line with legislation and best practice and take the lead on complex employee relation cases, including advising managers on investigations, sitting on panels and supporting appeals.
This role is responsible for the leadership and management to the Senior People Adviser(s) and Apprentice (where applicable), ensuring they are supported, appraised, valued, developed and challenged, in line with HCT's employment policies and procedures.
About Us
* A big thank you for considering this role with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
* We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.
* Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.
* We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
* We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
Date Posted: 14 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £60,504 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 812-25-RG-PM
Job Locations:
Head Office, Howard Court
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 1BW
Job Responsibilities
* Knowledge and expertise acquired through in-depth experience or theoretical study to Masters post-graduate level or equivalent experience in HR Management or related discipline.
* CIPD qualified.
* Knowledge and experience across a range of HR practices including specialist knowledge in one or more of the following HR disciplines: Employee Relations, retention strategies, TUPE, service redesign, etc.
* Sound IT literacy, including all Microsoft applications, email, development of intranet, internet use.
* Experience of maintaining and updating information systems and producing reports.
* Experience of analysing and interpreting data and developing a range of options.
* Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
* Eligible to live and work in the UK.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address: Head Office, Howard Court, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1BW
Employer's Website: https://www.hct.nhs.uk
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