HR Advisor - Bolton, United Kingdom - Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
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Bolton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the HR team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust on a permanent basis.

You will provide a high quality and efficient HR advisory service to our line managers and staff on the full range of people related issues.


Working as part of a team of HR Business Managers and HR Advisors, you will be involved in a variety of employee relations matters including; advising on attendance management issues, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, organisational change and job evaluation.

You will also have the opportunity to support OD initiatives whilst undertaking this role.


The HR Team are based at the hospital site, however, we also support remote / agile working when not required to attend face to face meetings.

If you meet the requirements outlined above we would be delighted to hear from you.


JOB PURPOSE


Reporting to a HR Business Manager, you will be aligned to a Division within the organisation but will also be expected to be team focused and work across all areas of the Trust on general HR matters as required.


You will support the HR Business Manager in driving forward the Trust's agreed workforce agenda whilst having responsibility for supporting on specific corporate Workforce objectives.


You will support managers on the interpretation and implementation of Trust policies and procedures ensuring compliance with employment legislation, providing information/statistics to assist managers in monitoring and managing performance against service delivery.


Working within an effective HR Team with opportunity for progression from HR Assistant; HR Advisors; Senior HR Advisors and HRBMs.


The post holder will be aligned to a Division within the organisation but will also be expected to be team focused and work across all areas of the Trust on general HR matters as required.


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


To contribute to the implementation of the Trust's agreed Workforce agenda within area of responsibility, working flexibly to accommodate local issues and balancing short term need with the longer term aim.


Facilitate the provision of workforce information to enable designated area of responsibility to develop workforce capacity plans and local delivery plans.

To produce regular reports on workforce information for consideration of the Divisional Boards across the Trust.


Provide an accurate and timely response to Human Resource issues/problems arising, supporting on all HR issues to managers and clinicians referring complex or highly sensitive matters to the Senior HR Advisor as appropriate.

Support managers and clinicians in the development of recruitment, retention and resource plans.


Work in partnership with the Employee Service Centre and line managers and clinicians to plan and manage recruitment activity campaigns.

Assist the Senior HR Advisors and HR Business Managers in the design, development and delivery of specialist recruitment, e.g. Assessment centres.

As required, work with Divisional Managers to develop appropriate assessment processes to test the competencies and values required in the role.


Work in partnership with the wider Workforce Team, to optimise opportunities for working collaboratively towards the provision of an integrated Workforce Directorate.


Undertake job evaluation activities in a timely manner to ensure that pay and grading reflects nationally and locally agreed terms and conditions guidelines.

Providing advice to managers on the relevant evaluation tools in line with the job evaluation policy.


Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of identified Trust policies and procedures, undertaking research and development as requested to ensure that changes in Trust policy are reflective of current legislative requirements.


To identify opportunities for advancement in HR practice and to utilise developments in HR thinking in the best interest of the service.


To work with the HR Team to ensure the provision of first line management skills to facilitate the ongoing development of HR capability across the Trust for Heads of Department and Line Managers.


To support the positive employee relations climate through the promotion of effective partnership working with staff side colleagues, ensuring effective mechanisms for staff representation, communication and consultation, developing an environment of trust, co-operation and involvement.


To provide professional advice, coaching and support to managers in all areas of employment relations such as grievance, disciplinary, capability and attendance management procedures, aiming to resolve issues quickly effectively and fairly.

Escalating complex issues to the Senior HR Advisor as appropriate.

To support managers in investigating employee relations cases upon instruction from the Senior HR Advisor. In addition, supporting the manager in developing the investigation report in line with Trust guidance and presenting the findings at hearing a
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