ABL Health Ltd

People Advisor

The closing date is 01 June 2025

Job summary

Support the People Business Partner (Mental Health Services) in the delivery of an effective and responsive HR service which flexibly meets business needs. Through Business Partnering, work positively and collaboratively managers and team members in Mental Health services to provide professional HR support and advice, seeking guidance from the Business Partner where necessary. Provide generalist HR support for the division focussed specifically but not exclusively on employee relations; recruitment and selection; absence management; learning and development; performance management and employee engagement. Develop and utilise the HR system effectively so that accurate employee records are kept, which comply with Data Protection legislation.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the People and Culture team, the postholder will play an essential role in delivering an efficient and proactive HR service. You will act as a first point of contact for HR queries, supporting managers and team members across the employee lifecyclefrom onboarding and contractual changes to policy advice and HR system updates. The role involves providing accurate and timely advice on employment terms, policies and procedures, supporting employee relations processes including investigations and hearings, and maintaining high standards of data protection and record-keeping. Youll contribute to the development and digitisation of HR systems and processes, ensuring data is accurate and used to inform KPIs and reporting. Youll support cultural and engagement initiatives by championing ABLs values, helping analyse employee feedback, and contributing to projects on wellbeing, inclusion, and organisational improvement. Youll also play a key role in absence management and compliance, advising on leave entitlements and occupational health referrals. In addition, you will help coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities, assist with interviews and events, and monitor learning and development plans to ensure mandatory and role-specific training is in place. This is a varied and rewarding role suited to someone with a proactive, people-focused approach and a commitment to high-quality HR service delivery.

About us

ABL is an exciting, fast paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective and relevant healthcare services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.

We do this through our ambitious purpose, vision and core values.

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,000 to £32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0343-25-0010abl766

Job locations

71 Redgate Way

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

HR Service Delivery

1. Act as key point of contact for HR queries and requests from divisional managers and team members. Use initiative to respond promptly and accurately wherever possible. When input or guidance is needed from the People Business Partner, take details of the enquiry and provide a timescale for response.

2. Be aware of, and advise on terms and conditions of employment, ensuring relevant, timely and accurate information is provided.

3. Advise on the requirements of HR policies and procedures, ensuring accurate and timely information is provided. Under the guidance of the Business Partner, review policies, procedures and handbooks and develop new ones as business needs change.

4. Work positively with all HR team members in support of the core values and provide a flexible and responsive service.

5. Process changes during the employee lifecycle including amendments to hours, roles, salaries.

6. Positively contribute to People projects and initiatives, under the guidance of the People Business Partner.

7. Cover in the absence of other People Advisors when required.

Records and Systems

1. Contribute to the development and updating of the computerised HR information system so that information is current and easily accessible.

2. Ensure that all information is stored and processed in accordance with Data Protection and Confidentiality requirements.

3. Provide reports from the system including those relating to HR trends and KPIs.

4. Ensure that policies, procedures, handbooks and other documents are readily available on the system and source them when required.

5. Work collaboratively with other team members to identify and implement new methods of digitising the People service, so that it operates as efficiently and responsively as possible.

Employee Relations

1. Support managers in preparing for and undertaking investigations, hearings and appeals by ensuring that robust processes are followed.

2. Undertake investigations when required, according to own level of experience and expertise.

3. Attend hearings to take notes and advise on process. Ensure accurate records of all hearings are kept and outcomes are communicated appropriately and consistently.

4. Appropriately challenge areas of poor People practice, take action to resolve them and report them to the Business Partner if a resolution cannot be found.

5. Organise and attend consultation meetings as part of ABLs agreed Change Management Protocol.

Culture and Values

1. With People team colleagues, implement innovative ways of embedding the core values, so the values are a thread throughout everything the team does.

2. Support employee engagement initiatives within the division, so that the voice of employees is heard and appropriately acted upon.

3. Support regular and varied employee surveys are conducted and assist with analysis of the results.

4. Champion the core values in all People activities and ensure colleagues do the same.

5. Analyse exit interview feedback, so that anomalies and areas for improvement are recorded and addressed.

Absence Management

1. Work with operational managers to monitor absence levels and trends in accordance with the Absence Management Policy. Pick up on absence triggers and discuss appropriate courses of action with managers with the aim od reducing absence levels.

2. Advise managers to ensure that appropriate support is provided to employees to enable them to maintain good attendance this may include phased returns to work, reasonable adjustments and accessing occupational health support.

3. Positively contribute to health and well-being initiatives to support employees in living healthy and happy lifestyles.

4. Keep accurate absence records; ensure absences are properly certificated and that pay adjustments are carried out when required.

5. Advise on maternity, paternity, adoption, compassionate and other leave provisions.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

1. Positively contribute to ABLs EDI plans by taking part in projects and working groups to increase EDI awareness and standards.

2. Ensure that requests for reasonable adjustments and other arrangements relating to protected characteristics are fairly and consistently dealt with, in accordance with policy guidelines.

3. Provide data and reports to inform and support EDI initiatives.

Learning and Development

1. Monitor the provision of appropriate compulsory training, including safeguarding and health and safety at work to ensure it is undertaken by employees as required.

2. Monitor the appraisal and personal development support processes across the organisation, ensure they are carried out for all employees and that actions are taken forward.

3. Ensure that person centred onboarding and induction processes are consistently and effectively implemented to support employee retention.

4. Support managers in arranging training to meet identified needs.

Recruitment

1. Provide support to the Internal Recruiter including carrying out pre-employment checks efficiently.

2. Liaise with candidates as required and answer any queries they may have.

3. Attend interviews when required.

4. Provide support with recruitment events including open days and careers events.

5. Issue contracts of employment, once signed off by the Business Partner.

6. Ensure a smooth transition from recruitment through to induction and probationary reviews.

General Requirements:

Contribute positively and work in accordance with ABLs culture, values, aims and objectives

Work diligently to meet the requirements of this job description

Always seek to continuously improve so that the highest quality standards are achieved

Participate positively in internal/external events, meetings and training as required

Positively participate in one to ones and appraisals

Ensure that relevant policies, procedures and working practices are adhered to at all times

Adhere to ABLs safeguarding policies / procedures in addition to local and national safeguarding policies and promptly act on any concerns

Support equality, diversity and inclusion and respect human rights, by appropriately challenging discrimination and promoting equality

Comply with Data Protection, GDPR and confidentiality requirements

Proactively manage health and safety risks, care for own personal safety and that of others

Act as a positive ambassador for ABL

Positively contribute to ABLs team working environment, taking ownership of issues and supporting colleagues where appropriate

Be flexible and willing to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably be required

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

HR Service Delivery

1. Act as key point of contact for HR queries and requests from divisional managers and team members. Use initiative to respond promptly and accurately wherever possible. When input or guidance is needed from the People Business Partner, take details of the enquiry and provide a timescale for response.

2. Be aware of, and advise on terms and conditions of employment, ensuring relevant, timely and accurate information is provided.

3. Advise on the requirements of HR policies and procedures, ensuring accurate and timely information is provided. Under the guidance of the Business Partner, review policies, procedures and handbooks and develop new ones as business needs change.

4. Work positively with all HR team members in support of the core values and provide a flexible and responsive service.

5. Process changes during the employee lifecycle including amendments to hours, roles, salaries.

6. Positively contribute to People projects and initiatives, under the guidance of the People Business Partner.

7. Cover in the absence of other People Advisors when required.

Records and Systems

1. Contribute to the development and updating of the computerised HR information system so that information is current and easily accessible.

2. Ensure that all information is stored and processed in accordance with Data Protection and Confidentiality requirements.

3. Provide reports from the system including those relating to HR trends and KPIs.

4. Ensure that policies, procedures, handbooks and other documents are readily available on the system and source them when required.

5. Work collaboratively with other team members to identify and implement new methods of digitising the People service, so that it operates as efficiently and responsively as possible.

Employee Relations

1. Support managers in preparing for and undertaking investigations, hearings and appeals by ensuring that robust processes are followed.

2. Undertake investigations when required, according to own level of experience and expertise.

3. Attend hearings to take notes and advise on process. Ensure accurate records of all hearings are kept and outcomes are communicated appropriately and consistently.

4. Appropriately challenge areas of poor People practice, take action to resolve them and report them to the Business Partner if a resolution cannot be found.

5. Organise and attend consultation meetings as part of ABLs agreed Change Management Protocol.

Culture and Values

1. With People team colleagues, implement innovative ways of embedding the core values, so the values are a thread throughout everything the team does.

2. Support employee engagement initiatives within the division, so that the voice of employees is heard and appropriately acted upon.

3. Support regular and varied employee surveys are conducted and assist with analysis of the results.

4. Champion the core values in all People activities and ensure colleagues do the same.

5. Analyse exit interview feedback, so that anomalies and areas for improvement are recorded and addressed.

Absence Management

1. Work with operational managers to monitor absence levels and trends in accordance with the Absence Management Policy. Pick up on absence triggers and discuss appropriate courses of action with managers with the aim od reducing absence levels.

2. Advise managers to ensure that appropriate support is provided to employees to enable them to maintain good attendance this may include phased returns to work, reasonable adjustments and accessing occupational health support.

3. Positively contribute to health and well-being initiatives to support employees in living healthy and happy lifestyles.

4. Keep accurate absence records; ensure absences are properly certificated and that pay adjustments are carried out when required.

5. Advise on maternity, paternity, adoption, compassionate and other leave provisions.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

1. Positively contribute to ABLs EDI plans by taking part in projects and working groups to increase EDI awareness and standards.

2. Ensure that requests for reasonable adjustments and other arrangements relating to protected characteristics are fairly and consistently dealt with, in accordance with policy guidelines.

3. Provide data and reports to inform and support EDI initiatives.

Learning and Development

1. Monitor the provision of appropriate compulsory training, including safeguarding and health and safety at work to ensure it is undertaken by employees as required.

2. Monitor the appraisal and personal development support processes across the organisation, ensure they are carried out for all employees and that actions are taken forward.

3. Ensure that person centred onboarding and induction processes are consistently and effectively implemented to support employee retention.

4. Support managers in arranging training to meet identified needs.

Recruitment

1. Provide support to the Internal Recruiter including carrying out pre-employment checks efficiently.

2. Liaise with candidates as required and answer any queries they may have.

3. Attend interviews when required.

4. Provide support with recruitment events including open days and careers events.

5. Issue contracts of employment, once signed off by the Business Partner.

6. Ensure a smooth transition from recruitment through to induction and probationary reviews.

General Requirements:

Contribute positively and work in accordance with ABLs culture, values, aims and objectives

Work diligently to meet the requirements of this job description

Always seek to continuously improve so that the highest quality standards are achieved

Participate positively in internal/external events, meetings and training as required

Positively participate in one to ones and appraisals

Ensure that relevant policies, procedures and working practices are adhered to at all times

Adhere to ABLs safeguarding policies / procedures in addition to local and national safeguarding policies and promptly act on any concerns

Support equality, diversity and inclusion and respect human rights, by appropriately challenging discrimination and promoting equality

Comply with Data Protection, GDPR and confidentiality requirements

Proactively manage health and safety risks, care for own personal safety and that of others

Act as a positive ambassador for ABL

Positively contribute to ABLs team working environment, taking ownership of issues and supporting colleagues where appropriate

Be flexible and willing to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably be required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At least one years experience of working in a professional HR environment
  • Delivering advice and guidance on people matters
  • Supporting the implementation of people plans
  • Achieving deadlines, managing simultaneous tasks and objectives
  • Working with managers to support people management competence and capability
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues on People issues

Desirable

  • Supporting the management of change
  • Partnership working experience including trades unions and professional bodies
  • Supporting delivery of employee engagement programmes linked to culture and values
  • Working with computerised HR systems
  • Working within a Business Partnering ethos
  • Experience in a health care setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education numeracy and literacy Level 3 minimum
  • At least CIPD level 3 qualification or actively working towards
  • Evidence of commitment to own and others continuing personal development
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At least one years experience of working in a professional HR environment
  • Delivering advice and guidance on people matters
  • Supporting the implementation of people plans
  • Achieving deadlines, managing simultaneous tasks and objectives
  • Working with managers to support people management competence and capability
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues on People issues

Desirable

  • Supporting the management of change
  • Partnership working experience including trades unions and professional bodies
  • Supporting delivery of employee engagement programmes linked to culture and values
  • Working with computerised HR systems
  • Working within a Business Partnering ethos
  • Experience in a health care setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education numeracy and literacy Level 3 minimum
  • At least CIPD level 3 qualification or actively working towards
  • Evidence of commitment to own and others continuing personal development

Employer details

Employer name

ABL Health Ltd

Address

71 Redgate Way

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0JL


Employer's website

https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

ABL Health Ltd

Address

71 Redgate Way

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0JL


Employer's website

https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Joyce Gklegkle

jgklegkle@ablhealth.co.uk

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,000 to £32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0343-25-0010abl766

Job locations

71 Redgate Way

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0JL


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