Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our People Team. This is a pivotal role supporting operational divisions to deliver high-quality patient care through effective people management and workforce strategies.
You will act as a trusted HR partner, providing expert advice, guidance, and support across a broad range of HR matters, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives while mitigating risk.
You will provide comprehensive HR advice and support to managers and staff on all aspects of the employee life‑cycle as well as support divisions to achieve operational and corporate objectives, ensuring workforce strategies enhance patient care and organisational performance.
At Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where our staff can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Main duties of the job
* Provide guidance and support to managers and staff on all aspects of HR including terms and conditions (Agenda for Change), job evaluation, absence management, managing performance and capability, disciplinary and grievance issues, TUPE and employment law.
* Advise on organisational change programmes in accordance with annual plan and Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) requirements.
* Produce monthly divisional workforce metrics to inform, monitor and challenge divisional performance.
* Support the divisional team in re‑designing job roles and functions to improve service delivery and financial stability with reference to CIP.
* Complete proactive Workforce Planning with divisions to support divisional capacity aligning with the annual planning process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Act as the HR expert in supporting divisions, care groups, and teams in all employee relations activity.
Qualifications
* Charted Institute of Personnel & Development Qualified – MCIPD/Masters qualification or equivalent level of experience.
Experience
* Extensive experience in providing highly specialised HR advice and support to managers including absence management, conduct, capability, disciplinary, grievance, management of change, TUPE and employment law.
* Experience of leading HR within a specific area/division.
* Experience of working in partnership with staff side/trade unions.
* Ability to demonstrate a detailed up‑to‑date understanding of employment legislation and its practical implementation.
* Ability to demonstrate a detailed understanding of the issues affecting the HR environment.
We would particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic backgrounds and from people with a disability.
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