Job summary
We are looking to recruit a HR Advisor to join our HR Business Partnering and Advisory Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an existing HR professional wishing to take the next step in their career.
Before you apply, let us tell you a little bit about the team and the role..... Our HRBP and Advisory team delivers a high-quality HR service providing support and advice for line managers and staff both face to face and virtually. We are part of the HR Directorate working alongside other teams such as Resourcing, Organisational Development, Payroll and Workforce Information. We are a great team to work with and all team members experience an excellent supportive team culture and flexible working approach.
So now you know about us and the role, let's think about you, who are we looking to join our team? We are looking for applications from existing HR professionals who are knowledgeable about UK employment law and best practice and who already have some experience of dealing with all aspects of ER issues. The successful candidate should have the ability to manage a busy and complex ER caseload and feel confident presenting to large groups of staff. Most importantly we are looking for someone who supports and promotes equality and diversity and whose behaviours are consistent with the Trust values and expected behaviours.
Main duties of the job
Our HR Advisors deal with a specific area of HR specialising in the whole range of Employee Relations issues. Every day is busy, and some days can be challenging. Typical duties include advising employees on terms and conditions of employment and giving managers advice on ER cases such as flexible working requests, disciplinary issues, performance management, resolutions and management of sickness absence/attendance. There is a monthly face-to-face HR slot at the monthly Trust induction which our HR Advisors attend on a rota basis as the HR Directorate Representative, helping to welcome up to 100 employees a month to the Trust. They also design and deliver training courses to large groups of managers and staff either face-to-face or virtually and contribute to policy development reviews.
This post is 37.5 hours and we can offer flexible and hybrid working patterns.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Human Resources Business Partners in the following:
- Delivering the Workforce Strategy
- Providing a comprehensive professional and high quality HR service which includes case management, workforce engagement plans, workforce health and well-being, absence management and leadership coaching and development.
- Supporting service delivery and workforce transformation
Please see job description and person specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD level 5 or above or equivalent qualification or experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates sound and up to date knowledge of UK employment law
- Understands the importance of confidentiality, data protection and information governance
- Good understanding of HR best practice
- Able to use HR databases and information systems
- Good analytical skills with the ability to provide excellent management information as required
- Proficient in the use of IT packages including Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal reasoning, presentation skills, influencing & persuasion skills.
- Able to analyse, review and write complex case reports
- Demonstrates the abilities necessary to develop strong working relationships, be an effective team member as well as the ability to work on own initiative
- Good organisation skills and planning skills
- Evidence of using initiative and "thinking outside the box
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions of employment
- Knowledge of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) System
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a HR Advisory role
- Experience of advising managers on how to deal with the full range of complex employee relations, e.g. grievance, sickness, performance management, disciplinary, flexible working requests etc.
- Demonstrable experience of managing a large ER caseload in a pressurised environment
- Previous experience of interpreting terms and conditions of employment
- Experience of the design, delivery and presentation of HR training programmes for managers
- Experience of communicating and providing advice effectively to colleagues and managers at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of HR practice in the NHS
- Previous experience of policy review, development and implementation
- Experience of advising managers on organisational change issues
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ