Human Resources Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced HR Manager to act as a strategic and operational partner for the Neurosurgery Division and corporate functions. You will handle complex employee relations casework, lead formal organisational change, and collaborate with senior leaders to build workforce solutions in a unionised NHS setting.

Degree level or CIPD Level 7 qualification is expected, with demonstrated experience in NHS HR and staff-side engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in HR or related field.
• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as an HR Manager or senior HR role.
• Experience in managing complex employee relations in a unionised NHS context.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues, including conduct, capability, attendance and disciplinary matters.
• Manage investigations, hearings and appeals in line with policy and employment law.
• Lead organisational change programmes and business cases with senior leaders.
• Develop workforce strategies with divisional leadership to meet operational objectives.
• Present HR metrics to Directorate meetings and help managers improve performance.
• Coach managers to develop effective people management and contribute to policy development.
• Contribute to Trust-wide HR projects and staff-side engagement.

Skills

Coaching and development

HR metrics & reporting

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Job description

This HR Manager post sits within the HR Team at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, acting as a strategic and operational HR partner to the Neurosurgery Division and corporate departments. The role centres on complex employee relations casework, leading formal organisational change and building workforce solutions with senior leaders. Staff-side work in a unionised setting and the specialist neurology focus set it apart. A CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience is expected.

What the job involves

• Give expert advice on complex employee relations issues, including conduct, capability, attendance, grievance, dignity at work, change and terms and conditions
• Manage and support complex investigations, hearings and appeals in line with Trust policy and employment law
• Lead organisational change programmes and formal consultation, including business cases and consultation documents
• Work with Divisional leadership teams to develop workforce strategies that support operational and strategic objectives
• Present workforce information and HR metrics to Directorate meetings and help managers improve people performance
• Develop and deliver HR and OD interventions, including workforce planning, recruitment and retention, engagement and wellbeing
• Coach and develop managers to manage people effectively
• Contribute to developing and reviewing HR policies to ensure legislative compliance and good practice
• Lead and contribute to Trust-wide HR and workforce projects
• Work with staff-side representatives and stakeholders to maintain positive employee relations

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent experience
• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or in a similar senior HR role
• Managing complex employee relations cases at all levels
• Generalist HR experience in the NHS
• Implementing and delivering HR and OD interventions
• Working in a unionised environment
• Managing organisational change, including stakeholder engagement

Skills & knowledge

• Coaching and developing managers in effective people management
• Designing and presenting papers to committees

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a specialist Trust
• Experience of the Agenda for Change job evaluation scheme
• Experience of using ESR