Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

HR Advisory Manager

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Job summary

The HR Advisory Manager will lead the HR Advisory Team to provide a first-class HR advisory service to all managers and staff consistent with the vision, priorities and objectives of the Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for managing and developing the HR Advisory Team, ensuring the service provided is pragmatic, customer focused, consistent and compassionate in accordance with the Trust objectives and the Workforce strategy. This includes the generalist HR Advisory provision to be the first line for general HR queries, including MHPS cases, oversight of employee relations cases and reporting, policy development and delivery of HR compliance through the team. Also, essential will be the development of strong relationships with staff side and embedding just culture in the way in which matters are approached.

Please click here to view our online candidate information pack that will give you an insight into the role, team, application process and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application.

Main duties of the job

An expert in management best practice and employment law and advising on complex employee relations matters, the post holder will lead the HR Advisory team in supporting and guiding managers to work in line with Trust policies and procedures and ensuring lessons are learnt and HR best practice is maintained. The post holder will be responsible for the HR Advisory team in supporting managers from the point of referral to the Advisory team through to Employment Tribunal. The post holder will also be responsible for leading on the development of best practice employment policies and guidance and the design, development and delivery of 'bitesize' policy related training.

The post holder will also work closely with the HR Business Partners to ensure the focus is on support and development for line managers to enable them to become more self-sufficient with employee relations matters, consistent with organization's objectives and personal development plans.

In addition, the team is also responsible for key employment processes including probation and engagement, management of visa renewal processes, professional registration, DBS and some benefits administration.

About us

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

-Caring- Design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants.-Safe- Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes first-Responsible- All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation-Value Each Other- Value each other's contribution-Inspiring- We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients

Date posted

22 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,388 to £62,785 a year pro rata per annum including HACS (outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-5853931-A&C-Z-A

Job locations

Thames House

Teddington high street

Teddington

TW11 8HY

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education

Essential

oActive CIPD at Chartered MCIPD membership
oMaster's Degree, Level 7 CIPD qualification (or working towards) or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

oRecognised coaching qualification

Skills and experience

Essential

o Demonstrable experience in team management and staff development
o Significant experience in dealing with employee relations cases in a unionised environment
o Experience of supporting an organisation in preparing for and attending employment tribunals
o Experience of using human resources databases and report provision

Desirable

o NHS Job Evaluation training
o Experience of using ESR
o Experience of working in the NHS, particularly acute organisations
o Experience of handling MHPS (doctor disciplinary and capability) cases

Person Specification

Education

Essential

oActive CIPD at Chartered MCIPD membership
oMaster's Degree, Level 7 CIPD qualification (or working towards) or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

oRecognised coaching qualification

Skills and experience

Essential

o Demonstrable experience in team management and staff development
o Significant experience in dealing with employee relations cases in a unionised environment
o Experience of supporting an organisation in preparing for and attending employment tribunals
o Experience of using human resources databases and report provision

Desirable

o NHS Job Evaluation training
o Experience of using ESR
o Experience of working in the NHS, particularly acute organisations
o Experience of handling MHPS (doctor disciplinary and capability) cases

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

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thames House

Teddington high street

Teddington

TW11 8HY

Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thames House

Teddington high street

Teddington

TW11 8HY

Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)