Job overview
Are you passionate about supporting people managers and driving organisational performance? In this role, you will work closely with your HR Business Partner to deliver high-quality, strategic, and operational HR support across the organisation. You will play a key part in driving forward a positive employee experience, supporting HR initiatives, partnering with key stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional HR services across the Trust.
You will have relevant HR experience, preferably within a business partnering model. You should hold a degree or possess equivalent experience capable of operating at this level and have a professional HR qualification or be working towards one. In addition:
* Demonstrable experience of collaborative working with a range of stakeholders, including partnership with union representatives.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
* Comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
Main duties of the job
You will work in close collaboration with the HR Business Partner, delivering both strategic and operational HR support throughout the organisation. You will play a vital role in fostering a positive employee experience, advancing HR initiatives, and building effective partnerships with key stakeholders. This includes ensuring the consistent delivery of outstanding HR services across the organisation.
We work in a blended way with a mix of home working and in the office, with location based on a business need. The roles base will be at Trust Headquarters in Ashton under Lyne with an expectation to travel across the wider organisational footprint as required.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
* · Provide operational workforce support to the HR Business Partner, promoting best practice in people management across the Mental Health Network as well as the broader workforce and Organisational Development function.
* · Collaborate closely with the HR Business Partner to leverage multiple data sources for strategic workforce planning, modernisation, and transformation projects.
* · Support initiatives that drive engagement and performance improvement, embedding best HR practices and enhancing people management capability across care hubs and the Network.
* · Take responsibility for a designated portfolio of work, contributing to the successful delivery of the organisation’s overall people plans.
For a detailed outline of all role requirements, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Educated to Degree level plus further experience to Master’s level
* Professional HR qualification (or studying towards)
* Evidence of Associate CIPD membership and relevant experience to demonstrate application of this level of theory and practice in organisational change techniques.
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
* Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management / Organisation Development.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant experience of providing HR advice and support
* Demonstrable experience of collaborative working with key stakeholders within and external to the organisation
* Supporting staff engagement
* Experience of coaching and developing people management capacity within a multi-disciplinary environment
* Experience of supporting Organisational Change projects
* Demonstrable experience of effectively working with Trade Unions
* Demonstrable experience of working with managers on the analysis of grade and skill mix and job design/local workforce planning
* Evidence of successful handling of employee relations cases
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of current NHS policy and future developments
* Good working knowledge of HR good practice and the HR framework in the NHS
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent written skills
* Ability to balance priorities and meet personal and directorate targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
* Consultative approach
* Ability to explore, evaluate and interpret information and options and make decisions and recommendations based on an analysis of options.
* Problem solving skills and to be able to explain things in a clear and concise way
* Sound IT skills in Microsoft Office and BI
* Confidence in making presentations and public speaking
* Ability to analyse complex issues and provide practical and creative solutions
Desirable criteria
* Political awareness
📝 Application support - We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.