Job summary
Be the expert voice for fair, effective and robust employee relations
We're looking for a strategic, people-centred HR leader to head our Operational HR portfolio and help deliver an efficient and effective HR approach across the Trust, reinforcing accountability through modernization of our Employee Relations (ER) practices.
You'll provide timely, expert advice to leaders and clinicians, partner closely with trade unions, and lead our Operational HR function to deliver a high-quality, value-for-money service.
Main duties of the job
Provide senior ER leadership and advice to executives, senior managers and clinicians, shaping strategy that aligns with Trust and Workforce & OD priorities.
Lead the Operational HR and HR Support teams, ensuring processes, performance and value for money meet agreed standards and KPIs.
Own complex ER casework and investigations, providing specialist advice and exercising high-level communication, negotiation and influencing skills in sensitive, politically nuanced contexts.
Partner with Trade Unions and the JNCC, negotiating policies and agreements in a constructive, partnership-working framework.
Lead policy development and implementation in response to new legislation, CQC/NHSE expectations and local needs; interpret complex guidance where precedent may not exist.
Oversee employment tribunal risk and preparation, including liaison with solicitors.
Support major organisational change, including restructures, redeployment, TUPE and terms-and-conditions changes; provide strategic oversight of job evaluation.
Develop people leaders, designing and delivering specialist ER/ET training.
About you
MCIPD (or equivalent) with active membership; educated to Masters level or able to demonstrate equivalent senior experience.
Proven senior HR/ER leadership with deep, current employment law knowledge and experience of leading Operational HR in a complex setting.
Experienced partnership-builder with Trade Unions; confident negotiator who can challenge appropriately and build consensus.
About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of provider
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MCIPD qualification and membership
- Educated to Master's Degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Knowledge of current Employment Law and developments in relation to employee relations issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Agenda for Change terms and Conditions
- Knowledge and experience of medical and dental terms and conditions
- Experience of managing a budget
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of undertaking complex investigations, writing reports
- Experience of managing Operational HR and HR teams
- Experience of working within a highly political and sensitive environment and has the skills to work within this.
- Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MCIPD qualification and membership
- Educated to Master's Degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Knowledge of current Employment Law and developments in relation to employee relations issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Agenda for Change terms and Conditions
- Knowledge and experience of medical and dental terms and conditions
- Experience of managing a budget
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of undertaking complex investigations, writing reports
- Experience of managing Operational HR and HR teams
- Experience of working within a highly political and sensitive environment and has the skills to work within this.
- Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions.
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).
