Stockport Medical Group

HR Manager

The closing date is 13 August 2025

Job summary

Are you an experienced manager of people looking for an opportunity to work with an ambitious, forward-thinking primary care practice that is keen to nurture and develop talent?

We are seeking to recruit a committed and motivated HR Manager who would like to join our friendly and diverse practice team. We are a high achieving, PMS practice, committed to providing the highest quality of care for our 18,000+ patients. We are also a growing practice, one that is keen to attract candidates who can help maximise the opportunities from an increasing patient list size. Subsequently, we recognise the benefits a HR Manager role would bring to our current management team consisting of a Practice Business Manager, Finance Manager and Operational Manager.

Main duties of the job

You will direct the Stockport Medical Group in all areas of HR administration and management. You will coordinate recruitment, learning and development, disciplinary procedures, and in providing advice and guidance to the partnership and relevant line-managers. You will develop current processes and keep up to date with any statutory responsibilities regarding employment rights. You will work within the organisations management team, working closely with the Nurse Lead/Manager, Operational Manager and the Finance Manager. You will be reporting to the Practice Business Manager. This role supports the guiding strategic direction of the organisation.

About us

Stockport Medical Group is located within South Manchester and is enthusiastically involved in the delivery and development of primary care services in the locality. With a thriving GP Partnership, keen on developing to meet current opportunities while dealing with clear pressures in a pragmatic manner, our teams drive forward efforts to imporve, be innovative and efefctive. From our management team to our salaried GPs, nursing team and none-clinical staff, we all align to a collective aim.

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3052-25-0006

Job locations

1-3 Avondale Road

Edgeley

Stockport

SK3 9NX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Support practice line-managers through advice and resourcing regarding situations requiring HR involvement, especially in employee relationship and engagement matters.
  • Keep up to date with legal HR frameworks that may impact internal policies or procedures and make changes where necessary.
  • Design recruitment resources for new roles within the organisation; developing job adverts and job descriptions as required.
  • Lead on the recruitment and selection of all staff, both clinical and non-clinical, utilisng various recruitment platforms and agencies.
  • Feed into budget decisions and understand current vacancies for all clinical roles, including covering maternity leave.
  • Lead the mentoring and fellowship schemes for GPs alongside clinical lead.
  • Lead the onboarding process for all new members of staff.
  • Develop and lead staff development and appraisal processes.
  • Support organisational development.
  • Lead in matters of investigation, disciplinary and grievance procedures, coordinating the response from the partnership team.
  • Provide and encourage learning and development opportunities for all staff members, especially apprenticeships or clinical learning pathways.
  • Assist the Practice Business Manager and Finance Manager in keeping track of claims and assist line managers in applying for funded opportunities for staff.
  • Coordinate cross organisation meetings and training sessions, including doctors day, nurses day, managers meetings, clinical lead meetings, peer group meetings.
  • Agree agendas, organise speakers, and work with line-managers to plan logistics.
  • Using workforce analytics, provide accurate insights to the partnership team about the organisations HR and workforce status.
  • Enhance existing, or develop new, HR programmes, benefits, and initiatives which support employee engagement.
  • Improve and coordinate communication throughout the organisation, particularly in communicating from the partnership team to the rest of the organisation.
  • Create or update HR guides, employee handbooks, and organisational policy and procedure documents.
  • Work alongside the Payroll provider to ensure the smooth and accurate delivery of monthly payroll.
  • Assist the wider finance team in annual projects that require HR input such as pension reconciliation work and pay reviews.
  • Lead on QI projects or other target driven HR and wellbeing projects as appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Support practice line-managers through advice and resourcing regarding situations requiring HR involvement, especially in employee relationship and engagement matters.
  • Keep up to date with legal HR frameworks that may impact internal policies or procedures and make changes where necessary.
  • Design recruitment resources for new roles within the organisation; developing job adverts and job descriptions as required.
  • Lead on the recruitment and selection of all staff, both clinical and non-clinical, utilisng various recruitment platforms and agencies.
  • Feed into budget decisions and understand current vacancies for all clinical roles, including covering maternity leave.
  • Lead the mentoring and fellowship schemes for GPs alongside clinical lead.
  • Lead the onboarding process for all new members of staff.
  • Develop and lead staff development and appraisal processes.
  • Support organisational development.
  • Lead in matters of investigation, disciplinary and grievance procedures, coordinating the response from the partnership team.
  • Provide and encourage learning and development opportunities for all staff members, especially apprenticeships or clinical learning pathways.
  • Assist the Practice Business Manager and Finance Manager in keeping track of claims and assist line managers in applying for funded opportunities for staff.
  • Coordinate cross organisation meetings and training sessions, including doctors day, nurses day, managers meetings, clinical lead meetings, peer group meetings.
  • Agree agendas, organise speakers, and work with line-managers to plan logistics.
  • Using workforce analytics, provide accurate insights to the partnership team about the organisations HR and workforce status.
  • Enhance existing, or develop new, HR programmes, benefits, and initiatives which support employee engagement.
  • Improve and coordinate communication throughout the organisation, particularly in communicating from the partnership team to the rest of the organisation.
  • Create or update HR guides, employee handbooks, and organisational policy and procedure documents.
  • Work alongside the Payroll provider to ensure the smooth and accurate delivery of monthly payroll.
  • Assist the wider finance team in annual projects that require HR input such as pension reconciliation work and pay reviews.
  • Lead on QI projects or other target driven HR and wellbeing projects as appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a primary care organisation in a HR management position
  • Experience of working within a management team/structure

Desirable

  • 2+ years of experience in human resources management or related field Experience of working within a primary care organisation in a HR management position
  • Experience of managing across medium sized organisation [30-100 staff]

Qualifications

Essential

  • CIPD Level 3 or above

Desirable

  • CIPD Level 5 or above.
  • Relevant degree in people management
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a primary care organisation in a HR management position
  • Experience of working within a management team/structure

Desirable

  • 2+ years of experience in human resources management or related field Experience of working within a primary care organisation in a HR management position
  • Experience of managing across medium sized organisation [30-100 staff]

Qualifications

Essential

  • CIPD Level 3 or above

Desirable

  • CIPD Level 5 or above.
  • Relevant degree in people management

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport Medical Group

Address

1-3 Avondale Road

Edgeley

Stockport

SK3 9NX


Employer's website

https://www.stockportmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport Medical Group

Address

1-3 Avondale Road

Edgeley

Stockport

SK3 9NX


Employer's website

https://www.stockportmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Business Manager

RICHARD MARRIOTT

r.marriott3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3052-25-0006

Job locations

1-3 Avondale Road

Edgeley

Stockport

SK3 9NX


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