Job summary
To support the development and implementation of high quality and up to date people policies, guidelines and tools which support the Trusts objectives, are in-line with the Trust's values and foster a culture trust, fairness and inclusion.
Working in conjunction with the HR Policy & ER Manager to provide a proactive approach to embedding continuous improvement mechanisms into people policies, processes and tools. Refresh and modernise our people policies and procedures, ensuring these reflect best practice and comply with new and existing legislation and case law.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including but not exclusively, senior managers, HR colleagues, Trades unions, and Staff Networks.
Main duties of the job
This role provides critical support to the HR Policy Manager across the portfolio of HR policy work, and involves detailed research for policy development, preparation of communication materials, supporting procedures, project documents, and the provision of advice to our HRBP's in both the resolution of complex queries and in the launch of new products.
You'll have opportunities to support the research, development, and creation of policies across our HR portfolio, work collaboratively with senior managers, unions, HR Business Partners and other expert service teams. With support, you will have the opportunity to take a lead on policy development and will be able to build your technical knowledge of policies across the employee lifecycle. You will also have opportunities to work with, and present to, a range of stakeholders across the Trust within and external to HR.
About us
- NHS employees will be eligible to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing with service.
- Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
- Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
- Access to our award-winning Wellbeing services
- Access to occupational health and counselling services.
- Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description for a comprehensive list of responsibilities attached to this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description for a comprehensive list of responsibilities attached to this role
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oCIPD qualified or working towards oGraduate degree in human resources, business studies or related discipline, or equivalent level of experience
- oIn-depth knowledge of HR practice and legislation across the employee lifecycle
- oSignificant HR operational experience at an HR advisory level, providing advice on HR issues across the employee lifecycle
- oExperience in implementing HR policies and procedures
- oExperience in using data and trend analysis to inform advice
Desirable
- Knowledge of Agenda for Change
Skills
Essential
- oGood interpersonal skills, including communication and relationship management
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oCIPD qualified or working towards oGraduate degree in human resources, business studies or related discipline, or equivalent level of experience
- oIn-depth knowledge of HR practice and legislation across the employee lifecycle
- oSignificant HR operational experience at an HR advisory level, providing advice on HR issues across the employee lifecycle
- oExperience in implementing HR policies and procedures
- oExperience in using data and trend analysis to inform advice
Desirable
- Knowledge of Agenda for Change
Skills
Essential
- oGood interpersonal skills, including communication and relationship 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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
