Job summary
Assistant Director of HR Services
Workforce
Band 8C
Hours: 37.5, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join the leadership of our Workforce team as an Assistant Director of HR Services.
The role is accountable for a number of core functions within Human Resources, including HR Services (Payroll, Temporary Staffing, Automation, Systems/Rostering and Workforce Information) and Resourcing (Recruitment and Medical Staffing).
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Workforce, the Assistant Director of HR Services will be an integral member of the senior team and will have operational responsibility for the provision of efficient, high quality, professional and employee-centred services, ensuring alignment to the workforce strategy and relevant statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements.
Interviews will be held on Monday 24th July 2023.
Don't meet every single requirement? We know our Job Description and Specifications can be long and wordy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. MKUH is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this job and you meet our Trust values, but you feel your past experience doesn't quite align perfectly with every part of the JD and Person Spec - apply anyway or drop us an email to discuss the role further.
Main duties of the job
You should have significant experience of managing and leading systems, payroll, and recruitment teams and be a credible source of expertise in these areas. With a history of project and service delivery, you will be an excellent communicator and knowledgeable leader, capable of taking your team with you on a journey of innovative service improvements.
The post holder will lead the HR Services Department to ensure that all workstreams and programmes are planned and carried out efficiently. This includes leading and overseeing the following services:
- HR Services Team - (Payroll, Temporary Staffing, Systems/Rostering and Workforce Information)
- Resourcing (Recruitment and Medical Staffing)
The post holder will lead the provision of efficient, effective, high quality, professional and well co-ordinated services capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS best practice requirements, ensuring alignment with the activity of the Trust. This includes responsibility for the service level agreements and contracts with external companies and suppliers.
The post holder will be responsible for the management and performance of the service, and develop and lead on the implementation of the Trust's Workforce Strategy.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work closely with the Executive Team, collaborating with them on business cases where there is a cross-over impact.
Present highly contentious and potentially unwelcome information about major changes to large groups of staff through presentations and roadshows, particularly where there is organisational change.
Draft reports for and present at Trust Boards and Committees to share highly complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Communicate with external suppliers to ensure the achievement of performance targets and strategic objectives. This involves negotiation, diplomacy and undertaking presentations to convey key messages.
Implement mechanisms to deliver widespread stakeholder engagement, partnership working, and effective consultation as appropriate.
Facilitate briefings and partnership working, ensuring the delivery of key national, regional and local priorities to promote the wider objectives of transformational change.
Represent MKUH at regional and national forums.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work closely with the Executive Team, collaborating with them on business cases where there is a cross-over impact.
Present highly contentious and potentially unwelcome information about major changes to large groups of staff through presentations and roadshows, particularly where there is organisational change.
Draft reports for and present at Trust Boards and Committees to share highly complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Communicate with external suppliers to ensure the achievement of performance targets and strategic objectives. This involves negotiation, diplomacy and undertaking presentations to convey key messages.
Implement mechanisms to deliver widespread stakeholder engagement, partnership working, and effective consultation as appropriate.
Facilitate briefings and partnership working, ensuring the delivery of key national, regional and local priorities to promote the wider objectives of transformational change.
Represent MKUH at regional and national forums.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of managing and collaborating with multiple HR Services at least two of the following: payroll, workforce information, recruitment, systems
- Significant experience of identifying HR service improvements and leading a team to deliver these where the impact is significant on the organisation
- Experience of developing and delivering strategy within Human Resources
- Experience in preparing business cases, procurement processes and contracts, including projecting cost/benefits and project planning to successful implementation
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- A clear understanding and expert knowledge of Rostering and Payroll
- Subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues for payroll, workforce information, recruitment, systems
- A diverse career in the NHS or Health and Social Care
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of project management and delivery to timelines (within scope of service areas)
Communication
Essential
- Expert communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of managing and collaborating with multiple HR Services at least two of the following: payroll, workforce information, recruitment, systems
- Significant experience of identifying HR service improvements and leading a team to deliver these where the impact is significant on the organisation
- Experience of developing and delivering strategy within Human Resources
- Experience in preparing business cases, procurement processes and contracts, including projecting cost/benefits and project planning to successful implementation
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- A clear understanding and expert knowledge of Rostering and Payroll
- Subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues for payroll, workforce information, recruitment, systems
- A diverse career in the NHS or Health and Social Care
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of project management and delivery to timelines (within scope of service areas)
Communication
Essential
- Expert communication 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.
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).
