Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant HR Advisor to join our HR team on a full time basis, providing an opportunity for enhancing and developing HR skills and experience, working towards developing the competencies to meet the requirements of a HR Advisor. This is an excellent development opportunity for somebody who has experience of working within a HR function, providing generalist HR advice on a range of subjects, HR policies and procedures and terms and conditions, and is looking to enhance and develop their HR operational knowledge and skills further, and broaden their experience. This is a key post within the HR team who have a strong emphasis on partnering our service areas through a highly professional and credible HR service, and the post holders will support the effective delivery of the People Strategy, People Plan, and in meeting key performance indicators for the team. Main duties of the job Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the post holders will provide professional and timely generalist support and advice to staff and managers across the Trust across a range of HR matters, including the interpretation of terms and conditions of employment, HR policies and procedures and HR best practice. As such, the ability to gain and maintain credibility and establish good working relationships with staff at all levels across the organisation is essential. Under the guidance of and in liaison with the HR Advisor, the successful post holders will support all aspects of absence management case work and employee relations issues, ensuring compliance to legislation and polices whilst managing any associated risks, with a focus on early/informal resolution of employee relations issues and conflict resolution where appropriate. About us Please do read through the full job description and person specification attached. Please apply early as vacancies may close before the given closing date when sufficient applications are received. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 818-COR208 Job locations Beech House Waterside South Lincoln LN5 7JH Job description Job responsibilities The role will involve data collection and producing reports as required relating to areas such as absence levels, vacancy management and turnover, along with making recommendations for action to continually make improvements. Working closely with clinical and service leads, the post holders will use coaching skills and deliver training and workshops to develop our leaders in all people management related areas. Successful post holders will also contribute; to the review and development of HR policy and procedures which impact across the organisation, and towards the ongoing development and maintenance of the HR section of the staff intranet. Applicants must have some experience of data entry and maintaining records and systems, with good IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams. It will be essential for post holders to be able to work autonomously, managing and prioritising their own workload effectively, with the ability to respond to competing priorities whilst paying attention to detail and maintaining a high standard of work. Job description Job responsibilities The role will involve data collection and producing reports as required relating to areas such as absence levels, vacancy management and turnover, along with making recommendations for action to continually make improvements. Working closely with clinical and service leads, the post holders will use coaching skills and deliver training and workshops to develop our leaders in all people management related areas. Successful post holders will also contribute; to the review and development of HR policy and procedures which impact across the organisation, and towards the ongoing development and maintenance of the HR section of the staff intranet. Applicants must have some experience of data entry and maintaining records and systems, with good IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams. It will be essential for post holders to be able to work autonomously, managing and prioritising their own workload effectively, with the ability to respond to competing priorities whilst paying attention to detail and maintaining a high standard of work. Person Specification Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational) Essential Foundation (level 3) CIPD Qualification in Human Resource Practice OR equivalent experience in an HR, advisory, or people management capacity Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Undertaking Intermediate (level 5) CIPD qualification in in Human Resource Management or equivalent. Previous Experience (Nature & Level) Essential Experience of working within a HR function, providing generalist HR advice on a range of subjects, HR policies and procedures and terms and conditions. Experience of data entry and maintaining HR records and systems. Experience of employee relations issues. Experience of formal note / minute taking. Experience of collecting workforce data and producing reports. Desirable Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions. Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes Essential Up to date and working knowledge of Employment Law and Human Resource best practice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver messages effectively. Good IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams. Desirable Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment. Specific Requirements Essential Ability to work autonomously, managing and prioritising own workload effectively with the ability to respond to competing priorities whilst paying attention to detail and maintaining a high standard of work. Ability to gain and maintain credibility and establish good working relationships with staff at all levels across the organisation. Ability to travel to attend meetings and work across different Trust sites. Person Specification Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational) Essential Foundation (level 3) CIPD Qualification in Human Resource Practice OR equivalent experience in an HR, advisory, or people management capacity Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Undertaking Intermediate (level 5) CIPD qualification in in Human Resource Management or equivalent. Previous Experience (Nature & Level) Essential Experience of working within a HR function, providing generalist HR advice on a range of subjects, HR policies and procedures and terms and conditions. Experience of data entry and maintaining HR records and systems. Experience of employee relations issues. Experience of formal note / minute taking. Experience of collecting workforce data and producing reports. Desirable Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions. Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes Essential Up to date and working knowledge of Employment Law and Human Resource best practice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver messages effectively. Good IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams. Desirable Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment. Specific Requirements Essential Ability to work autonomously, managing and prioritising own workload effectively with the ability to respond to competing priorities whilst paying attention to detail and maintaining a high standard of work. Ability to gain and maintain credibility and establish good working relationships with staff at all levels across the organisation. Ability to travel to attend meetings and work across different Trust sites. 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust Address Beech House Waterside South Lincoln LN5 7JH Employer's website https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)