HR Advisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Compressed hours

Support to complete a CIPD qualified

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a 12-month, full-time HR Advisor within the Business HR Team. The post supports a Division with employee relations casework and serves as the first point of contact for managers and staff on Trust policies and Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

CIPD qualification support is available. Applicants from the recent recruitment round need not reapply, and Annex 21 considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
• Willingness to complete a CIPD qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations advice and casework to a Division and support its objectives.
• Act as first point of contact for staff and managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Advise staff and managers on Agenda for Change terms and conditions of service.
• Manage routine and complex sickness absence cases and monitor sickness absence.
• Attend absence management meetings to keep attendance standards.
• Guide managers on performance issues and help implement solutions.
• Advise on redeployment, ill health retirement and termination paperwork.
• Undertake operational projects directed by the HR Manager and Assistant Director of HR and OD.
• Contribute to training and quality improvement within the department.

Skills

HR policies and procedures

Employment legislation and equalities

Education

Degree level education

Level 5 CIPD HRM certificate (nice to have)

Job description

This is a 12-month, full-time HR Advisor post in the Business HR Team at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder supports one Division with employee relations casework and is the first point of contact for managers and staff on Trust policies and Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Applicants must be willing to complete a CIPD qualification, which the Trust can support, and an appointment under Annex 21 will be considered. Applicants from the recent recruitment round need not reapply.

What the job involves

• Provide employee relations advice and casework to a Division, supporting its objectives
• Act as first point of contact for staff and managers on HR policies and procedures
• Advise staff and managers on Agenda for Change terms and conditions of service
• Manage routine and complex sickness absence cases and maintain the sickness absence monitoring system
• Attend absence management meetings to keep Trust attendance standards in place
• Guide managers on performance issues, advise on solutions and help implement them
• Advise managers on employee relations and the operation of HR policies and procedures
• Advise on occupational health referrals, return to work, reasonable adjustments and sickness triggers
• Advise on redeployment, ill health retirement and termination of employment, preparing the paperwork
• Undertake operational projects directed by the HR Manager and Assistant Director of HR and OD
• Contribute to training and development for managers
• Contribute to quality improvement work within the department

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
• Willingness to complete a CIPD qualification

Experience

• Experience within an HR function providing admin support, such as recruitment
• Use of Word and Excel
• Delivering training to colleagues and customers
• Working in a busy team serving a diverse customer base

Skills & knowledge

• HR policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of employment legislation, equal opportunities and best practice

Nice to have

• Level 5 Certificate in Human Resource Management
• NHS experience in HR
• Working with trade unions
• Knowledge of working in HR in the NHS
• Working knowledge of NHS terms and conditions
• HR information systems

What’s offered

• Flexible working
• Compressed hours
• Support to complete a CIPD qualification