HR Manager

Job summary

We are looking for a HR Manager to join a great team dedicated to improving workplace experience for all and to implementing our Improvement Plan. The post holder will form part of the HR Advisory Team as well as being an integral part of the management team within the service they support. Reporting to the Head of HR, and with the support of the wider HR & OD Team, the role is responsible for the delivery a high quality, customer focused and professional HR service that seeks to drive forward continuous improvement with performance against all workforce key performance indicators, and to ultimately improve the services we provide to our community. We are a busy team with lots going on and with many improvement and people related plans for the future so come and join us and be part of the journey.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job include:

• Management of employee relations with a strong focus on organisational learning and restorative practise
• Acting as a Business Partner and an advocate for change, working with services to drive forward improvements
• Driving forward employment policy development so we continue to be an outstanding place to work
• Design and delivery of line manager skills training, in order to develop line manager capability
• Undertaking all duties with a strong commitment to staff engagement and partnership working
• Line management responsibilities

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7098310

Job locations

Prestwich Hospital Harrop House
Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discount

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Broad and comprehensive generalist HR knowledge base that includes experience of managing complex cases

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a HR role. Experience of working without direct supervision. Awareness of HR policies and procedures, HR best practice, employment legislation and equal opportunities issues.

Desirable

• Significant absence management experience. Experience of managing a team.

Experience Essential

• NHS Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Prestwich Hospital Harrop House
Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/