HR Consultant - Community Transformation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oxford is seeking a full-time HR Consultant for a 12-month term. The role involves supporting the Head of HR with the workforce strategy and providing complex HR advice in a unionized setting. Ideal candidates will have significant HR experience, strong communication skills, and a creative approach to HR solutions. Benefits include excellent career progression opportunities and competitive annual leave.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Support groups hosted by Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop appropriate HR interventions and provide advice and guidance.
• Support the Head of HR in the development of the workforce strategy.
• Work with wider HR teams to ensure services meet directorate needs.
• Assist managers in identifying HR solutions.
• Develop relationships with managers to influence and support deliverables.
• Coach managers on key people management issues.

Skills

HR experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Role Overview

We have an opportunity for a full-time HR Consultant to join the Community and Corporate HR Operational Team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will support the Head of HR in the delivery of the Trust's workforce strategy and provide complex HR advice and guidance in a unionised environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop appropriate HR interventions and provide advice and guidance on HR issues supporting the Transformation team.
• Support the Head of HR in development and delivery of the Trust's workforce strategy, taking account of performance objectives and key drivers.
• Work with the wider HR teams to ensure services meet the needs of directorates, utilising specialist teams in the People directorate.
• Assist managers in identifying HR solutions to resolve business issues and coordinate input from other specialised HR functions.
• Develop robust relationships with managers to influence, challenge and support area and people deliverables.
• Coach and influence managers on key people management and development issues, identifying training and development needs.

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 strong IT and analytical skills to analyse HR metrics and workforce data.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and commit to making reasonable adjustments where necessary.

Benefits

• 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