Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Head of HR Advisory to lead one of our core People services and play a critical role in shaping how employee relations, policy and employment practice operate across the Trust. You will join a supportive and ambitious People Directorate, with the opportunity to shape how HR Advisory services operate and make a tangible impact on the experience of our staff and leaders.
Responsibilities
* Lead, develop and support a multi‑disciplinary HR Advisory team, building confidence, consistency and professional capability.
* Set clear standards, thresholds and expectations for employee relations practice, ensuring proportionality, fairness and legal robustness.
* Hold operational ownership of ER case management systems, using data and insight to drive learning and improvement.
* Act as senior professional lead on complex, sensitive and high‑risk employment matters.
* Support organisational resilience by contributing to preparedness for industrial action and workforce risk.
* Work in partnership with trade unions to foster a positive, constructive employee relations climate.
* Prepare and present clear, evidence‑based reports to senior governance forums and committees.
* You will be comfortable providing constructive challenge, setting clear expectations and improving how services operate - while remaining grounded in fairness, learning and compassion.
Qualifications
* Substantial experience leading employee relations activity in a large, complex organisation (NHS experience desirable).
* A strong track record of leading and developing professional HR teams.
* Confidence operating in complex, high‑risk and sensitive situations.
* Experience using HR systems and data to provide assurance and drive improvement.
* A collaborative, values‑led approach to working with trade unions and senior leaders.
Benefits
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
* Excellent pension.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Salary sacrifice car scheme.
* Wellbeing programme.
* Blue Light Card discounts.
* fuelGenie fuel cards (for applicable roles).
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