HR Consultant - Community and Corporate

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an HR Consultant to support the Head of HR in the workforce strategy and provide complex HR advice on various workforce issues. The ideal candidate will have significant operational HR experience in a complex environment and excellent analytical skills. Join us for excellent career progression opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across a wide range of shops

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Significant HR experience at an operational level within a complex and unionised environment.
• Ability to establish credibility at all levels, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative approach to HR solutions with a pragmatic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HR in workforce strategy and project delivery.
• Provide complex HR advice on workforce issues and support organisational change.
• Analyze HR metrics and apply analytical skills.

Skills

HR operational experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HR in the development and delivery of the Trust’s workforce strategy, taking into account performance objectives and other key drivers and challenges; this will include working on specific projects to support delivery of the workforce strategy within the service area and across the Trust as appropriate.
• Work with the wider HR teams to ensure the services provided meet the needs of the directorate(s) being supported by utilising the expertise of the specialist teams in the People directorate, addressing workforce issues efficiently and effectively. May lead on workforce matters relating to transformation, quality improvement and cost‑efficiency programmes.
• Assist managers in identifying HR solutions to resolve business issues and coordinate input from other specialised HR functions as required.
• Develop robust relationships with managers to influence, challenge and support area/people deliverables and practices.
• Coach and influence managers in dealing with key people‑management and development issues, identifying training and development needs to improve staff contribution for the benefit of individuals and the service.
• All new starters receive a thorough induction process, both local and Trust‑wide, to create a positive supportive working environment that allows new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.

HR Consultant – Key Responsibilities

• Provide complex HR advice and guidance on a range of workforce issues and support the HR Business Partner on organisational change and transformation programmes.
• Develop appropriate HR interventions and provide advice and guidance on a wide range of HR issues.
• Work well under pressure in a busy operational environment, prioritising conflicting demands while maintaining a calm, pleasant and professional attitude at all times.
• Analyse HR metrics and other workforce data and apply developed IT and analytical skills.

Essential Qualifications

• Significant HR experience at an operational level within a complex and unionised environment.
• Ability to establish credibility at all levels and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative approach to HR solutions, with a pragmatic, ‘can‑do’ mindset.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with IT and analytical skills, especially in analysing HR metrics and workforce data.
• Experience supporting transformation and change initiatives in a unionised setting.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. All applicants will be assessed fairly and do not face undue disadvantage in any way. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and provide reasonable adjustments where possible, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is an inclusive organisation committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We are proud to be part of a world‑renowned research Centre, working closely with the University of Oxford and the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at the Warneford site.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team