Job overview
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity within the Workforce & OD Directorate as a Human Resources Advisor.
We are looking for a pro-active, forward thinking individual to join our team of HR Advisors. You must show resilience and the ability to manage your own workload effectively. Although you will be working as part of the wider HR Team; you need to be able to work autonomously. The successful candidate must have previous experience of providing complex HR advice and guidance OR be an experienced manager of staff in a customer-focused environment.
You will be supporting Care Groups with a full range of Employee Relations issues; for further information about the specifics of the role, please consult the attached Job Description. You will promote the implementation of Human Resources Policies in a fair way on a case-by-case basis, whilst coaching and supporting managers in ensuring consistency across the organisation and developing a Just and Learning culture.
The role can be based at York or Scarborough Hospital, however we continue to work remotely. However, there will be the requirement to attend face-to-face meeting at any of the Trust sites as required.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor who has worked in an environment where they are the first point of contact for managers providing professional, high quality advice and guidance to facilitate the early resolution of difficult, complex or sensitive employee relations issues, ensuring that employees are treated fairly and the risks associated with such cases are effectively managed. In addition to providing a timely advisory service to managers and supporting the HR Support Team on general operational issues such as terms and conditions of service, family friendly policies, annual leave, flexible working, initial stages of: sickness absence, performance management, conduct investigations, civility respect and resolution cases.
You must be able to communicate effectively and confidently to a wide range of audiences. If you are self-motivated and are looking to expand your knowledge and to further their career within HR, this could be the role you have been waiting for!
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
8. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience OR Experience of at least 2 years at an advisory level within a HR function with evidence of Continuing Professional Development OR at least 2 years’ experience of managing staff in a customer-focused environment, and able to demonstrate a person-centred management and leadership approach.
9. Associate CIPD qualification level 5 or commitment to obtain within 3 years of commencing in post (equivalent to the former Graduate CIPD).
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
10. An understanding of Employee Relations issues (e.g. disciplinary, sickness, bullying & harassment, grievance etc).
Desirable criteria
11. Experience of working in a Human Resources function in the NHS
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
12. Ability to communicate effectively and confidently to a wide range of audiences
13. Ability to use own initiative to interpret policies, procedures and situations in order to identify pragmatic solutions/ recommendations on a case-by-case basis