Watling Street Network PCN

HR Manager (Maternity Cover)

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Job summary

A fantastic opportunity to join a leading Primary Care Network (PCN), looking for an experienced HR Manager to provide maternity cover for 1 year.

The Watling Street Primary Care Network promotes flexibility and a healthy work/life balance; the successful applicant will need to fulfil 32-35 hours per week, which can be delivered across 4-5 days - we will work together to develop a shift pattern that suits you.

Hours, Salary and Benefits

  • 32 - 35 hours per week
  • Salary from £33,000 to 36,000 p/a (pro ratad)
  • 25 days annual leave (pro ratad), plus bank holidays
  • NHS Discounts with a massive number of retailers (with a Bluelight card)
  • Wellbeing resources available free to all staff

Main duties of the job

Working in head office and overseeing 4 GP Surgeries, the HR Manager, working with the HR Admin & Wellbeing Coordinator and the Recruitment Coordinator, is the main point of call for all HR related activity. With a guaranteed 1 year in the role running from the start of September 2023 until the start of September 2024, there will be an anticipated 3-week handover with the current HR Manager.

The role would suit someone with previous or current experience of line management, either as a Senior HR Advisor in a large business, Business Partner or HR Manager.

The position is varied and so HR Generalist experience is required. Listed below are key requirements for the role based on upcoming projects happening in the PCN.

Were particularly keen to speak to someone who has had experience of TUPE and staffing moves.

About us

We are a forward thinking Primary Care Network in Milton Keynes, with a progressive and compassionate approach to primary care. The Watling Street PCN is comprised of four practices Hilltops Medical Centre, Stony Medical Centre, Watling Vale Medical Centre and Whitehouse Surgery. The practices are individual business entities that are part of Watling Street Network Ltd. Through the Watling Street PCN, each practice benefits from a shared team consisting of clinical, administrative and management staff, which includes the shared HR function.

Details

Date posted

22 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,000 to £36,000 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0292-WS-23-0002

Job locations

Watling Street Primary Care Network, 7 Keller Close

Kiln Farm

Milton Keynes

MK11 3LL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include

  • Induction review administration
  • Administration of the end-to-end employee life cycle including: Joining, Pay and reward, benefits, absence, performance management, flexible working and resignations etc
  • Employee paperwork inc; Offers of employment, contracts and changes to terms and conditions
  • Payroll administration (I.E pulling together all relevant payroll information like new starters, sickness absence, pay rises) each month for each site where necessary
  • Being a first point of contact for staff queries, issues and concerns (when relating to their employment)
  • Probation review guidance and support
  • 121s and appraisal set up and support
  • Employee moves and promotions
  • End to end Disciplinary and Grievance support
  • Ensuring mandatory training and registrations are maintained and recorded in the practice systems
  • Participating in any inspections of the practice and its systems where there is an HR component
  • Being a first point of escalation for line managers, employees and third parties to resolve HR related enquires (HR systems, policy, process and guidance)
  • Coordinating health screenings and training needs across the business including: booking training courses, arranging workplace medicals and tracking training/medical expiry dates
  • Assisting our Practice & Business Managers with Payroll functions as and when required
  • Ex-employee and mortgage references
  • Maternity/paternity/adoption administration
  • General admin duties

Other Tasks (may include)

  • Undertaking basic life support training
  • Participating in any communal rotas e.g.: stocking kitchen, post runs etc
  • Ensuring the building is safe and tidy for visitors and staff at all times
  • Representing the PCN at meetings and events relevant to the role of HR Manager
  • Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm

  • Any other tasks allocated by managers

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include

  • Induction review administration
  • Administration of the end-to-end employee life cycle including: Joining, Pay and reward, benefits, absence, performance management, flexible working and resignations etc
  • Employee paperwork inc; Offers of employment, contracts and changes to terms and conditions
  • Payroll administration (I.E pulling together all relevant payroll information like new starters, sickness absence, pay rises) each month for each site where necessary
  • Being a first point of contact for staff queries, issues and concerns (when relating to their employment)
  • Probation review guidance and support
  • 121s and appraisal set up and support
  • Employee moves and promotions
  • End to end Disciplinary and Grievance support
  • Ensuring mandatory training and registrations are maintained and recorded in the practice systems
  • Participating in any inspections of the practice and its systems where there is an HR component
  • Being a first point of escalation for line managers, employees and third parties to resolve HR related enquires (HR systems, policy, process and guidance)
  • Coordinating health screenings and training needs across the business including: booking training courses, arranging workplace medicals and tracking training/medical expiry dates
  • Assisting our Practice & Business Managers with Payroll functions as and when required
  • Ex-employee and mortgage references
  • Maternity/paternity/adoption administration
  • General admin duties

Other Tasks (may include)

  • Undertaking basic life support training
  • Participating in any communal rotas e.g.: stocking kitchen, post runs etc
  • Ensuring the building is safe and tidy for visitors and staff at all times
  • Representing the PCN at meetings and events relevant to the role of HR Manager
  • Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm

  • Any other tasks allocated by managers

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must have experience of working with multiple site managers and the ability to work with a number of stakeholders who may have conflicting interests
  • Must have had experience of the TUPE process
  • Must be qualified to CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
  • Must have experience of managing change in the workplace

Desirable

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of Healthcare advantageous but not necessary.
  • Payroll
  • Performance management
  • Appraisal and 121s
  • Experience of Administration within a similar environment
  • Experience of working within a process driven environment
  • The ability to work at a fast pace, to tight deadlines and can prioritise multiple simultaneous tasks while maintaining outstanding customer service
  • Great attention to detail and focus on quality and continuous improvement.
  • Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office with Excellent numerical calculation skills as well as excellent written skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must have experience of working with multiple site managers and the ability to work with a number of stakeholders who may have conflicting interests
  • Must have had experience of the TUPE process
  • Must be qualified to CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
  • Must have experience of managing change in the workplace

Desirable

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of Healthcare advantageous but not necessary.
  • Payroll
  • Performance management
  • Appraisal and 121s
  • Experience of Administration within a similar environment
  • Experience of working within a process driven environment
  • The ability to work at a fast pace, to tight deadlines and can prioritise multiple simultaneous tasks while maintaining outstanding customer service
  • Great attention to detail and focus on quality and continuous improvement.
  • Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office with Excellent numerical calculation skills as well as excellent written skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Watling Street Network PCN

Address

Watling Street Primary Care Network, 7 Keller Close

Kiln Farm

Milton Keynes

MK11 3LL


Employer's website

https://www.stonymedicalcentre.co.uk/watling-street-network-pcn (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Watling Street Network PCN

Address

Watling Street Primary Care Network, 7 Keller Close

Kiln Farm

Milton Keynes

MK11 3LL


Employer's website

https://www.stonymedicalcentre.co.uk/watling-street-network-pcn (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Coordinator

Jacobi Maro

blmkicb.watlingstreetpcn.hr@nhs.net

01908578371

Details

Date posted

22 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,000 to £36,000 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0292-WS-23-0002

Job locations

Watling Street Primary Care Network, 7 Keller Close

Kiln Farm

Milton Keynes

MK11 3LL


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