Job summary
We're seeking a compassionate and driven Senior HR Professional to join our dynamic People Services Team within an NHS environment on a 3 month fixed term basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to leverage your expertise and passion for people to support a dedicated team and contribute to the success of CSH Surrey.
What you'll bring:
- Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
- Experience working with complex data and workforce metrics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
- A collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.
Why join CSH?
- Make a tangible impact on the NHS by supporting a dedicated team and a vital organisation.
- Develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Gain exposure to diverse aspects of HR and contribute to strategic initiatives.
- Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Please be advised that CSH operates under a hybrid work model. As part of this model, you will be required to work from a CSH location for a minimum of two days each week.
Main duties of the job
- Partner with clinical divisions and other departments to ensure smooth people operations.
- Utilise your knowledge of employment law and HR data to tackle complex projects like workforce planning, change management, and staff wellbeing initiatives.
- Provide expert advice on day-to-day employee relations and contribute to developing and implementing strategic HR programs.
- Collaborate effectively with operational leads and act as a bridge between teams within People Services (Recruitment, Workforce Systems, Health & Wellbeing, and Organisational Development).
About us
CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surreys largest and longest
established NHS community services provider, so our 1500+ employees get
NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of
5%.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the
care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to
the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and
leadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion,
Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called
The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are
heard at Board level.
CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused
individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from
all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for
and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named
individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Role as a People Partner
In this role, you'll be a trusted adviser and specialist who helps your Business Unit implement the People Strategy. You'll achieve this by:
Coaching and Influencing:
- Guide senior leaders within your unit through the People Strategy using coaching, challenges, and influence.
- Share your unit's insights with the People Services team to improve People plans, working practices, and future initiatives.
Driving Local Action:
- Support the development and delivery of plans within your unit that align with broader People and Corporate strategies.
- Analyse workforce data (employee relations, appraisals, training, etc.) to identify trends and patterns.
Strategic Planning:
- Balance operational guidance with strategic planning to ensure the organisation has a future-proof workforce.
- Contribute specialist knowledge to workforce transformation programmes.
Building a Positive Culture:
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing to break down silos and create a more inclusive working environment.
- Deputise for the Deputy Director of People when needed, sharing your expertise.
People Management:
- Implement effective People Management practices to reduce legal risks.
- Develop and maintain a balanced workforce plan for the organisation's future needs.
- Partner with staff representatives to manage individual cases and plan for long-term workforce efficiency.
Business Partnership:
- Understand your Business Unit's goals and contribute to decision-making.
- Develop HR processes that support business objectives, organisational design, and resource plans.
- Influence business thinking and drive positive workforce changes.
Employee Relations:
- Provide expert advice on employee relations, employment law, and legal terms and conditions.
- Ensure continuity of patient care (if applicable) during workforce changes.
- Equip line managers with the skills and knowledge to handle employee relations matters effectively.
Leadership Development:
- Support the development of leadership skills in line managers.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, staff engagement, and responsible decision-making.
Change Management:
- Lead or participate in organisational change projects, ensuring alignment with policies and legislation.
- Manage workforce risks and use data to drive positive change.
Employee Voice:
- Promote a culture where employees feel empowered to contribute and take ownership.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a full HR Generalist.
- Recent (within the last 6 months) NHS Experience.
- Proven track record of implementing and managing workforce change/transformation programmes.
- Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, leadership development, and organisational change.
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation.
- Familiarity with a consultancy approach and contracting models.
- Strong understanding of the strategic HR and organisational development (OD) context.
- Knowledge of the national NHS agenda and its workforce implications.
- Proficient in the ESR system, including its issues, costs, benefits, and future direction.
- Experience fostering employee engagement during change initiatives.
- Experience working in a trade unionised environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- University degree or demonstrably equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- A postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM) or a comparable qualification relevant to human resources.
- Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
- Proof of ongoing professional development (CPD) to show you stay up-to-date in the HR field.
Employer details
Employer name
CSH Surrey
Address
4th Floor, Dukes Court
Dukes Street
Woking
Surrey
GU21 5BH