To develop and promote productive partnership working with managers using negotiation, persuasion and motivational skills, constructively challenging views and decisions made by Senior Managers Develop positive working relationships with managers within their designated business areas and gain a thorough understanding of their service needs Develop and maintain close working relationships with managers as well as other internal/external key contacts such as Payroll and Occupational Health Provide a focused approach to operational HR management ensuring consistency in the service provided Provide professional HR advice and support to staff and managers with a designated business area Work with HR colleagues to ensure that lessons are learnt, and the service is business focused Provide professional advice and support to managers dealing with employment issues, including the use of the trusts disciplinary, grievance and capability procedures, ensuring that procedures are followed and fairly and consistently applied