We are seeking a Band 5 HR Advisor to join our friendly and supportive HR team on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave, working 37.5 hours per week. If you are an existing NHS Employee the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. You should gain agreement from your current employer before applying to allow you to be released on secondment. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this post Previous applicants need not apply. To provide a focused HR service, ensuring that professional, proactive, comprehensive and effective HR advice and support is provided to line managers within a designated business groups throughout the Trust. To ensure that the service provided is consistent within defined quality standards and all relevant policies and procedures in order to ensure the HR strategy, objectives and key performance indicators are implemented effectively across the organisation. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits We Offer To You Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Pickering Job title: Senior HR Advisor Email address: sarah.pickering@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0161 419 4938 Email Sarah Pickering, Senior HR Advisor for an informal discussion or visit.