People Advisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

NHS pension

Enhanced pay for unsocial hours

Flexible working

Maternity/paternity/adoption support

Staff networks

Health and wellbeing

Career progression

Job summary

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a People Advisor in the People Partnering Team. You will provide first-line HR advice on employment law, NHS terms and local policy, and handle casework on absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.

Hybrid working is offered with travel across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Level 5 CIPD qualification or above and recent employee relations experience are required, with CIPD membership and CPD evidence.

Qualifications

• Level 5 CIPD qualification or above.
• Evidence of CIPD membership.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice to managers and staff on employment legislation, NHS terms and conditions, and local policies.
• Support employee relations casework, including sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance, harassment, performance, health management and investigations.
• Assist managers in formal meetings, interviews and case management, advising on remedies and the timely use of support services.
• Support organisational change processes.
• Monitor and report on sickness absence and other HR cases, and maintain case management records.
• Check and sign contracts of employment with the People Partners.
• Support recruitment and employment processes, liaising with the Employment Services Team.
• Take part in the job evaluation rota using CAJE software.
• Support HR projects and specific project areas.
• Deliver in-house training and guidance to support the development of Trust staff.
• Use the workforce information system to support operational requirements.
• Work with People Partners and the Deputy People Partner on problem areas and specific cases.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Case management

Training delivery

Education

Level 5 CIPD or equivalent

CIPD membership

CPD evidence

Tools

CAJE software

Workforce information system

Job description

This People Advisor post sits in the People Partnering Team at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, which runs community and mental health services. The role gives first-line HR advice to managers and staff on employment law, NHS terms and conditions and local policy, with casework on absence, disciplinary and grievance matters. Hybrid working is offered, with travel across Herefordshire and Worcestershire and job-share considered. Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent and recent employee relations experience are required.

What the job involves

• Provide first-line HR advice to managers and staff on employment legislation, NHS terms and conditions, and local policies
• Support employee relations casework, including sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance, harassment, performance, health management and investigations
• Assist managers in formal meetings, interviews and case management, advising on remedies and the timely use of support services
• Support organisational change processes
• Monitor and report on sickness absence and other HR cases, and maintain case management records
• Check and sign contracts of employment with the People Partners
• Support recruitment and employment processes, liaising with the Employment Services Team
• Take part in the job evaluation rota using CAJE software
• Support HR projects and specific project areas
• Deliver in-house training and guidance to support the development of Trust staff
• Use the workforce information system to support operational requirements
• Work with People Partners and the Deputy People Partner on problem areas and specific cases

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 5 CIPD qualified or above, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field
• Evidence of CIPD membership
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Experience

• Significant recent experience in a similar employee relations role
• Significant recent experience in generalist HR issues, including terms and conditions and applying policies and procedures
• Demonstrable experience of working in a recruitment or HR function

What’s offered

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension
• Enhanced pay for unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working
• Maternity, paternity and adoption support
• Wide range of staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Support for development and long-term career progression