HR Advisor

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in Manchester seeks an HR Advisor to support the HR Business Partner team. This role involves providing strategic and operational HR support, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates should hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent required.
• Experience in HR and knowledge of employment legislation.
• Ability to manage employee relations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support Workforce Business Partners in delivering HR services.
• Manage employment relations for staff in accordance with policies.
• Contribute to the development of HR processes and policies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

HR Policy Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

HR Advisor (Band 5)

An opportunity has arisen for an HR Advisor to join the busy HR Business Partner team (Clinical & Scientific Services). You will work alongside HR Business Partners and the wider HR team to provide high-quality strategic and operational people management support, ensuring best practice in people management.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your skills and experience as an HR professional within a multidisciplinary team of HR and OD professionals.

Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting Workforce Business Partners and the team in delivering a professional, proactive, and efficient workforce service within Clinical & Scientific Services, through the application of Trust policies, employment legislation, and flexible employment approaches.
2. Supporting employee relations, policy implementation, and governance for the CSS Workforce team.
3. Contributing to the development and implementation of processes ensuring consistent application of Trust policies.
4. Managing employment relations matters for medical and non-medical staff, ensuring legislative and policy compliance.
5. Participating in corporate projects to support the delivery of the Workforce Strategy.
6. Maintaining effective communication with workforce colleagues to share best practices and facilitate cross-cover of HR services.
7. Adhering to the NHS Management Code of Conduct and the CIPD Code of Professional Conduct.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn. We serve over 1 million patients annually across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, fostering collaborative working and transformation. Our scale provides extraordinary opportunities for career development.

We have implemented digital systems like Hive, our Electronic Patient Record launched in September 2022, to enhance clinical quality and operational efficiency. As a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, we support high-quality research programs. We are also committed to sustainability through our Green Plan.

At MFT, we promote a culture of inclusion and belonging, offering fair and transparent career development opportunities while prioritizing health and wellbeing.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Natalie O'Keefe
• Job title: HR Business Partner
• Email: natalie.o'[e-mail]