Workforce Information is a key resource used by the Trust to develop strategies, deliver business objectives and manage risk. The Workforce Information and Systems Manager, as the lead workforce information specialist, will lead the Workforce Information and Systems Team, as directed by senior management, to deliver key objectives.

This role will support the delivery of effective people practices by analysing data from our systems and presenting information in a meaningful way, to inform and assist in the delivery of workforce plans.

Main duties of the job

To provide expert advice and guidance on highly complex workforce information issues.

Ensure that annual, monthly and quarterly Workforce Key Performance Indicator reports are produced in a timely and accurate manner

Responsible for providing solutions/recommendations relating to workforce information as required

Lead on providing accurate and timely workforce information reports, including statutory reports, contractual reports, benchmarking, dashboard reports, internal reports and ad-hoc reports

Establish effective and efficient processes to ensure collection, validation, analysis, interpretation and reporting of workforce data across the Trust

Have oversight of the provision of data to support Workforce Business Partners and the FOI team when requested, in occasionally contentious and sensitive circumstances

Liaising with Employment Services in relation to ESR and providing information to Workforce Business Partners in order to support them to resolve payroll issues as required

• Lead on the development of Workforce Information processes and policies identifying opportunities to improve the service provided, referring to the Workforce Business Partner as appropriate this will include identifying new/innovative ways/opportunities to improve service delivery

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our Proud to be Green engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

• Qualified to Degree level in a numerate e.g. maths, statistics, economics, or have significant relevant experience
• Additional specialist knowledge of HR Information Systems e.g. ESR, acquired through post graduate level experience or equivalent.

Desirable

• Understanding of how Workforce Information contributes to Trust-wide workforce planning and financial activities
• Experience of leading on large scale workforce information implementation projects

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Lawton House or Remotely

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 8HH

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