We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic HR Business Partnering Team at Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust. We have 2 posts nowavailable due to internal promotion!

We are looking for 2 motivated HR Advisors who will provide advice and support to managers and staff within their designated Directorate. As a core member of the HR Business Partnering Team you will work in a generalist role providing support and advising on a range of HR issues in line with our Trust Policies.

*We are looking for people who are able to confidently manage conflicting demands on their time, navigate tricky issues towards solutions in a caring and compassionate way.

*We are looking for great customer service and ability to build strong working relationships within the designated directorate.

In return, you will be welcomed into a supportive team where, in addition to your day to day duties, you will have the opportunity to get involved in other aspects of HR e.g projects depending on your experience and preference.

In terms of flexibility, the HR Business Partnering Team have a hybrid working model in place.

Due to the number of part timer workers already in the team, we would prefer to recruit to these roles on a full time basis, working hours 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday for Friday, but part time working may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Main duties of the job

You will work with your HR Business Partnering team to provide day to day advice and information on all HR issues to colleagues within your designated directorate. This includes the provision of grievance, disciplinary, sickness absence and terms and conditions advice and hands on support to Managers and all staff groups.

You will be supported by the HR Business Partner and other colleagues within the team to deliver a professional service using your personal expertise and commitment to SHSC values. You will also support the wider team with projects.Our Team objective is to work in partnership with our service colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure the development and implementation of a first class service providing consistent and timely best practice advice.

About us

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

Its important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of. If you are interested in developing your career, you will have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To advise Managers and SHSC colleagues on the interpretation and application of the full range of policies and procedures relating to general HR issues.
• To manage an individual employee relations and attendance management caseload, including provision of support, advice and guidance to Managers. Work in partnership to investigate, prepare and present cases, referring complex and highly sensitive cases to the HR Business Partner.
• Attend informal and formal meetings in relation to HR operational issues, where appropriate, including all stages of disciplinary hearings, grievance hearings and Employment Tribunals.
• Provide advice on recruitment to managers and support to recruitment coordinators and HR administrators to ensure KPIs are met.
• To support the HR helpline and manage the HR inbox as part of the HRA rota.
• To participate in organisational change projects by supporting consultation sessions and other relevant activities within the project plan.
• To support and participate in the development and delivery of training to all staff groups in all areas of HR practice.
• To undertake job evaluation assessments and reviews in line with Agenda for Change job evaluation processes
• Provide advice on terms and conditions of employment.
• Be proactive in working with the HR Business Partner and Directorate Managers to reduce levels of sick absence, working in accordance with the appropriate policies and procedures.
• To enable access to wellbeing and other services, eg payroll, workplace wellbeing, including support to managers for the creation of high quality management referrals to Occupational Health.
• Ensure all HR records and databases are maintained, providing monthly reports on workforce information and ad hoc reports as requested.
• To undertake delegated pieces of work in support of projects managed by the HR Business Partner
• To support the coordination of annual projects for example Staff Survey and Consultant Clinical Excellence Awards as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oCIPD qualified or Graduate level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• oEvidence of commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Agenda for Change job matching

Experience

Essential

• oExperience in an operational generalist role, covering a wide range of HR responsibilities, including discipline, grievance and sickness absence management
• oExperience of advising on terms and conditions of employment
• oExperience of working with Staff Side representatives
• oExperience in developing and delivering training
• Experience of recruitment

Desirable

• oExperience of working within the NHS or another Public Sector organisation
• Experience of TRAC or NHS jobs

Knowledge

Essential

• oAbility to organise and prioritise own workload in line with specified deadlines
• oAbility to build and maintain credibility with Managers
• oGood presentation and interpersonal skills
• oAbility to manage conflict, difficult and sensitive issues
• oUp to date knowledge of employment practice acquired through relevant training and experience.
• oAbility to communicate appropriately and effectively with all grades of staff both verbally and in writing
• oGood Word Processing skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other

Essential

• oAbility to work as part of a team
• oShares information and good practice appropriately
• oProactive, creative and flexible approach, able to work on own initiative and take responsibility for delegated areas of responsibility
• oExcellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to produce reports that are clear and concise.
• oCommitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and personal integrity in dealing with others
• oIT literate - Microsoft word, outlook, excel, PowerPoint

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Atlas Court

Atlas Way

Sheffield

S4 7QQ

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