Key Responsibilities:
- To provide a comprehensive, objective and quality HR service to managers and staff within the Trust in accordance with Employment legislation, national policy/guidelines and local Trust policies and procedures and within the post-holders capability;
- Support the HR Manager in the monitoring of implementation of Trust policy, procedure, throughout the organisation;
- Ensuring all aspects of work undertaken within the Trust in relation to HR services is taken in line with appropriate Trust policy & procedure, national guidance and employment legislation, taking steps to correct and manage any failure to comply or intention to deviate from policy as appropriate;
- Advise and support managers on the identification and handling of issues relating to poor performance and capability and in dealing with capability, disciplinary, and grievance investigations, to ensure that such investigations are conducted fairly and equitably. Attend meetings as necessary;
- Provision of professional advice and support to managers on the implementation of the Trusts grievance procedure;
- Attend & participate in selection interviews and assessment days ensuring that professional advice is provided, and that objective and fair selection takes place, taking proactive steps to address/avoid any potential direct/indirect discrimination during the recruitment process;
- Support good employee relations by communicating with and involving staff side as appropriate and maintaining contact with key managers to enable a more proactive approach to HR support;
- Graduate CIPD or higher, evidence of continuous personal and professional development;
- Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and recommended good practice;
- Working knowledge of HR policies and procedures; recent experience of working within the NHS;
- An understanding of the HR Agenda within the NHS Workforce planning;