Job summary Help shape the future workforce of TeamNWAngliaFT through a rewarding HR career where no two days are the same. We are recruiting to both permanent and fixed-term/secondment HR Advisor opportunities within our supportive and fast-paced HR Business Partnering and Advisory Team. This is an exciting opportunity for HR professionals looking to further develop their employee relations experience within a busy NHS environment. Our team delivers a high-quality HR service, providing advice and support to managers and staff across the Trust both face-to-face and virtually. Working closely with teams including Resourcing, Payroll, Medical Workforce and Workforce Information, our HR Advisors manage a varied and complex caseload covering the full range of employee relations matters including sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance, performance management, flexible working and organisational change. We are a supportive and collaborative team with a positive culture and flexible hybrid working arrangements. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to HR training delivery, Trust induction, workforce initiatives and policy development across the organisation. Main duties of the job The successful candidates will provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers across a wide range of employee relations matters, supporting services to manage workforce issues fairly, consistently and in line with Trust policy and employment legislation. You will manage a varied and complex caseload, support organisational change activity, contribute to workforce initiatives and help develop manager capability through coaching, guidance and training delivery. The role requires strong communication and relationship-building skills alongside the ability to work independently within a busy operational environment. About us At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to supporting our staff to be the best they can be and creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued and empowered. This is an exciting time to join TeamNWAngliaFT as we continue to invest in major redevelopment programmes, digital transformation and workforce development across our hospitals and services. Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process and that of our system partners. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for applications from HR professionals who are knowledgeable about UK employment law and HR best practice and who already have experience of dealing with a wide range of employee relations issues. The successful candidate should have the ability to manage a busy and complex ER caseload, build effective working relationships and communicate confidently with managers and staff at all levels. Most importantly, we are looking for individuals who support and promote equality, diversity and inclusion and whose behaviours are consistent with the Trust values and expected behaviours. Informal visits and conversations are welcomed. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for applications from HR professionals who are knowledgeable about UK employment law and HR best practice and who already have experience of dealing with a wide range of employee relations issues. The successful candidate should have the ability to manage a busy and complex ER caseload, build effective working relationships and communicate confidently with managers and staff at all levels. Most importantly, we are looking for individuals who support and promote equality, diversity and inclusion and whose behaviours are consistent with the Trust values and expected behaviours. Informal visits and conversations are welcomed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential CIPD level 5 or above or equivalent qualification or experience Skills and Knowledge Essential Demonstrates sound and up to date knowledge of UK employment law Understands the importance of confidentiality, data protection and information governance Good understanding of HR best practice Able to use HR databases and information systems Good analytical skills with the ability to provide excellent management information as required Proficient in the use of IT packages including Microsoft Office suite Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal reasoning, presentation skills, influencing & persuasion skills. Able to analyse, review and write complex case reports Demonstrates the abilities necessary to develop strong working relationships, be an effective team member as well as the ability to work on own initiative Good organisation skills and planning skills Evidence of using initiative and "thinking outside the box Desirable Good working knowledge of NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions of employment Knowledge of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) System Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a HR Advisory role Experience of advising managers on how to deal with the full range of complex employee relations, e.g. grievance, sickness, performance management, disciplinary, flexible working requests etc. Demonstrable experience of managing a large ER caseload in a pressurised environment Previous experience of interpreting terms and conditions of employment Experience of the design, delivery and presentation of HR training programmes for managers Experience of communicating and providing advice effectively to colleagues and managers at all levels Desirable Experience of HR practice in the NHS Previous experience of policy review, development and implementation Experience of advising managers on organisational change issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential CIPD level 5 or above or equivalent qualification or experience Skills and Knowledge Essential Demonstrates sound and up to date knowledge of UK employment law Understands the importance of confidentiality, data protection and information governance Good understanding of HR best practice Able to use HR databases and information systems Good analytical skills with the ability to provide excellent management information as required Proficient in the use of IT packages including Microsoft Office suite Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal reasoning, presentation skills, influencing & persuasion skills. Able to analyse, review and write complex case reports Demonstrates the abilities necessary to develop strong working relationships, be an effective team member as well as the ability to work on own initiative Good organisation skills and planning skills Evidence of using initiative and "thinking outside the box Desirable Good working knowledge of NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions of employment Knowledge of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) System Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a HR Advisory role Experience of advising managers on how to deal with the full range of complex employee relations, e.g. grievance, sickness, performance management, disciplinary, flexible working requests etc. Demonstrable experience of managing a large ER caseload in a pressurised environment Previous experience of interpreting terms and conditions of employment Experience of the design, delivery and presentation of HR training programmes for managers Experience of communicating and providing advice effectively to colleagues and managers at all levels Desirable Experience of HR practice in the NHS Previous experience of policy review, development and implementation Experience of advising managers on organisational change issues Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address Peterborough City Hospital Bretton Gate Peterborough PE3 9GZ United Kingdom Employer's website