At a time of change and recovery for the NHS, we are looking for an ambitious, experienced People Systems Manager to support Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust in achieving its vision to deliver the best outcomes for patients, with the best people, and partnerships. Now, more than ever is the time to join our team and play a fundamental role in shaping our People Systems agenda.

Main duties of the job

Working in the HR Operations team leading the People Systems Team, the People Systems Manager will ensure all workforce systems are fit for purpose and used to their full capacity. As a systems expert and data custodian, they will lead the planning and development of all improvements to our highly complex people systems, specifically the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system and subsequent technical interfaces. They will ensure that all existing and new systems work together, with all functionality utilised to its maximum benefit, whilst protecting the highly sensitive data that is captured within these systems. They will also have the opportunity to work regionally and nationally with other Trusts through engaging with user groups.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with a variety of HR systems including their use for workforce planning and modelling, ideally that expertise being in the NHS Electronic Staff Record system. You must have the ability to interpret complex technical information and formulate system improvements as we as the ability to analyse information and present it in an easily understood, logical format.

About us

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.

We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.

We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,400 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.

Our values:Compassion, One Team, Integrity, Innovation, Empowerment, Resilienceare at the heart of all we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be educated to Masters level (relevant subjects) or have equivalent and relevant experience. Knowledge and understanding of operating systems within a national pay & conditions of service framework is also required.

For full job responsibilities please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications& Experience

Essential

• Educated to masters level or equivalent experience or knowledge
• Strong knowledge of a variety of people systems (ESR desirable)
• Knowledge and understanding of operating within a national pay & conditions of service framework
• Project management skills qualification or relevant experience
• Experience of line managing a team

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

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

YAS HQ

Brindley Way

Wakefield

WF2 0XQ

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